Geckota Classic ChronotimervsTissot 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.

Geckota Classic Chronotimer at true scale

Classic Chronotimer

Tissot Telemeter 1938 at true scale

Telemeter 1938

Diameter

41.5mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.8mm

n/a

Thickness

12.3mm

lowest

13.8mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

68h

MSRP

$782

lowest

$2,400

Movement

Automatic

Tissot Valjoux A05.231

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.35mm
13.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Tissot Valjoux A05.231
Power Reserve
0h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$782
$2,400
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Reviews

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Geckota Classic Chronotimer

Owners widely praise the Geckota Classic Chronotimer for its fantastic and distinct yet classic design, with many finding it a fun and comfortable wear. One owner notes receiving more compliments on this watch than others. The ST19 hand-wound mechanical movement is considered a solid workhorse by some. The red variant is described as having a funky look that contrasts well with straps, though it may wear large on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Classic Chronotimer highly for its appealing design and the perceived quality of its movement.

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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