Ibarra Plaridel 38mm AutomaticvsTissot Le Locle
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Measurements
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Plaridel 38mm Automatic
Le Locle
Diameter
38mm
39.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
n/a
Thickness
6.2mm
lowest
9.8mm
Water Resistance
30m
30m
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$281
lowest
$795
Movement
Miyota 8215
Tissot Powermatic 80
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners praise the Ibarra Plaridel 38mm Automatic for its exceptional accuracy, smooth winding, and snappy date change, finding it a pleasant daily driver despite its formal design. Some owners note the 38mm case wears large due to long lugs and the dial appears crowded for modern wear. The watch features an acrylic crystal and a Miyota 8215 movement, with a 30m water resistance rating that some wish was higher. Overall, owners rate the Ibarra Plaridel 38mm Automatic highly for its pleasant daily wearability and strong timekeeping performance.
Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and 39.3mm case size, which reviewers note fits well under cuffs due to its sub-10mm thickness. The watch is considered a classy and versatile dress watch, with one owner settling on a gold variant with a white dial and crocodile strap. Some owners, however, flag the 30m water resistance as a drawback, and the bracelet style is not a universal favorite. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its premium appearance and elegant design at its price point.
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