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Henry Archer Tidslinje

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidslinje for its superb build quality, captivating dial designs, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its 40mm size and 12.1mm thickness as very wearable. The triple date function is appreciated for its utility and collection variety, and the beads of rice bracelet is frequently noted for its comfort and quality. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting +/- 2-4 seconds per day and others around 10-15 seconds per day as advertised. Some owners find the day/month indicators and the numbering for days of the week to be tiny and hard to read, and the black bezel is considered disproportionately large and cosmetic by some. One owner noted disappointment that a micro-adjust clasp is no longer offered on the Lunaris model. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidslinje highly for its captivating design and excellent value for money.

Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidslinje40mm
Chrono L42mm
Power Reserve
Tidslinje
Chrono L
Water Resistance
Tidslinje200m
Chrono L100m
MSRP
Tidslinje$821
Chrono L$475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.1mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Blue
Indices
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
13.25'
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$821
$475
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