DuFrane Watches Circuit Chronograph: Limited Anniversary EditionvsTissot Gentleman Open Heart

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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.

DuFrane Watches Circuit Chronograph: Limited Anniversary Edition at true scale

Circuit Chronograph: Limited Anniversary Edition

Tissot Gentleman Open Heart at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
21mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7753
11.5'
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,299
$1,025
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Reviews

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

DuFrane Watches Circuit Chronograph: Limited Anniversary Edition

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.

Tissot Gentleman Open Heart

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.