F.P.Journe Chronomètre à RésonancevsTissot Telemeter 1938

Owners widely praise the F.P.Journe Chronomètre à Résonance as a masterwork of modern watchmaking, highlighting its functional resonance complication and the movement as an artwork. Reviewers note the technical achievement of resonance for enhanced chronometric precision, with dual remontoirs d’égalité and a single barrel driving twin gear trains. Owners report the 42mm case wears very comfortably. Some find the dial design polarizing, and the two unlabeled crowns can be confusing to operate, though the redesigned case offers improved ergonomics. The F.P.Journe Chronomètre à Résonance achieves a constant rate when worn, maintaining accuracy because its rate is not affected. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the F.P.Journe Chronomètre à Résonance highly for its horological significance and technical marvel of resonance.

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.