DuFrane Watches Circuit Chronograph: Limited Anniversary EditionvsTissot Gentleman Open Heart

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Measurements
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Circuit Chronograph: Limited Anniversary Edition

Gentleman Open Heart
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$2,299
$1,025
lowest
Movement
Valjoux 7753
11.5'
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Circuit Chronograph: Limited Anniversary Edition for its accuracy, high quality, and bracelet, with one owner stating it punches well above its price point. One owner notes oxidation around the pushers from the small crown on the gold-plated case, though the rest remains in excellent condition. Overall, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Circuit Chronograph: Limited Anniversary Edition highly for its exceptional accuracy and value.
Owners widely praise the Tissot Gentleman Open Heart for its versatile dressy-sporty aesthetic and elegant sunburst dial finish, with one owner preferring its less shiny blue dial compared to other versions. The watch offers excellent fit and bracelet adjustability, and its modified Powermatic 80 movement achieves COSC-level accuracy of -3 to +5 seconds/day, though the seconds hand movement is slightly less smooth at 6 movements per second. However, one owner reported the watch arrived non-functional, requiring a return due to an inoperable movement. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Gentleman Open Heart highly for its aesthetic appeal and accurate timekeeping, despite a reported instance of a faulty movement.
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