Corniche Corniche ChronographvsTissot Telemeter 1938

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Corniche Corniche Chronograph at true scale

Corniche Chronograph

Tissot Telemeter 1938 at true scale

Telemeter 1938

Diameter

39mm

42mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

13.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

68h

MSRP

$425

lowest

$2,400

Movement

Seiko VK64

Tissot Valjoux A05.231

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.85mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Silver
Indices
n/a
Arabic

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Tissot Valjoux A05.231
Type
Meca-Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
n/a
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$2,400
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Corniche Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Corniche Chronograph for its premium look and finishing, often highlighting its elegant and classy appearance and attractive dial depth, especially considering its price point around $400-$455. The 39mm case size is frequently cited as a positive, though some find it too small. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is noted by some as basic, while others are unbothered by it. One owner flagged a poorly mounted plaque on the case side, and another pointed out a potential misstep with a "mile" marking on the tachymeter scale. Overall, owners rate the Corniche Chronograph highly for its noble and high-quality appearance at the price.

Tissot Telemeter 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Telemeter 1938 for its vintage-inspired design, handsome dial finishing, and the value it offers as a mechanical chronograph. The automatic Tissot Valjoux A05.231 movement, with its 68-hour power reserve, is noted positively, and some owners describe the movement as feeling "alive." The watch features a polished stainless steel case, monopushers, and a double-sided anti-reflective coating. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as being too large for the retro aesthetic, with many wishing for a smaller variant, and its 30-meter water resistance is considered poor. The pusher feel is described as sharp but slightly stiff, and the average accuracy is reported at +6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Telemeter 1938 highly for its attractive vintage design and good value, despite concerns about its case size.

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