CWC Falcon Quartz ChronographvsTissot T-Race

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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.

CWC Falcon Quartz Chronograph at true scale

Falcon Quartz Chronograph

Tissot T-Race at true scale

T-Race

Diameter

40mm

45mm

Thickness

12mm

11.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

MSRP

$888

$650

lowest

Movement

Ronda 5030

13.25'

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
11.76mm
Lug Width
20mm
13.95mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5030
13.25'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$888
$650
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Reviews

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CWC Falcon Quartz Chronograph

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Falcon Quartz Chronograph Watch for its cool asymmetrical design, mil-spec aesthetic, and utilitarian, no-nonsense tool watch character. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its Swiss quartz movement as a convenient grab-and-go option, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping over 30 days. The watch features a sapphire crystal and round pushers, offering a modern update to a classic pilot's chronograph. However, the fixed spring bars are a recurring point of contention, requiring creative strap changes, and one owner notes the acrylic crystal scratches very easily. Accuracy is also a mixed bag, with one owner stating it is the least accurate quartz movement they have encountered, while another reports perfect timekeeping. Some owners find the 40mm case wears large on average wrists.

Tissot T-Race

The Tissot T-Race is widely seen as a sporty, durable, and substantial statement piece, with owners praising its great looks and movement. Reviewers highlight its bold, motorsports-themed design, which is often considered more impressive in person than in photos, and note excellent dial legibility and AR-coated sapphire crystal. The 45mm case, while hefty, is reported to wear comfortably due to articulating lugs and integrated bracelets or quality rubber straps, and the watch's lume can last over nine minutes. However, the Tissot T-Race's complex and unconventional design is polarizing, with some finding it too loud or chunky for dressier occasions and noting that its sporty aesthetic may not age well. Some owners also find its chronograph pushers to feel agricultural and mushy, and the power reserve is insufficient for continuous chronograph use. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot T-Race highly for its bold, sporty design and perceived value at its price point.

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