Gravithin Argomatic - AM01vsTissot Heritage 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.

Gravithin Argomatic - AM01 at true scale

Argomatic - AM01

Tissot Heritage 1938 at true scale

Heritage 1938

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Thickness

10.7mm

lowest

11.1mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

$463

lowest

$925

Movement

Miyota 9015

11.5'

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.7mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Anthracite
Indices
n/a
Arabic
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
11.5'
Power Reserve
42h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$925
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Reviews

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

Gravithin Argomatic - AM01

Owners praise the Gravithin ARGOMATIC - AM01 for its refreshing, clean, and unique design, with particular admiration for the mesmerizing sandwich dial and brilliant execution of BGW9 Super-LumiNova lume. The watch is considered good value, featuring a unique case and meteorite dial. Some owners would have preferred a case size below 40mm, though the brand chose 42mm for case shape reasons. A reviewer regretted the choice of a see-through caseback over an engraved one that would better suit the thematic inspiration. Overall, owners rate the Gravithin ARGOMATIC - AM01 highly for its distinctive dial and lume execution at the price.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage design, attractive dial colors, and excellent value as a COSC-certified automatic watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's ability to catch light and its retro details, such as rosy gold numerals and a railroad minute track. The watch is considered versatile for daily wear and formal occasions, with a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement noted for its quality at the price point. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for a smaller option. The 38-hour power reserve is less than some contemporary offerings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming vintage aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.