Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre DatevsTissot Visodate

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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.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre Date at true scale

Master Control Chronometre Date

Tissot Visodate at true scale

Visodate

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Thickness

8.4mm

lowest

10.4mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$14,200

$950

lowest

Movement

899

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
8.4mm
10.45mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
899
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$14,200
$950
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Reviews

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre Date

Owners widely praise the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre Date for its perfect 38mm size, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its blend of dressy aesthetics with a sporty integrated bracelet, appreciating the light play on the dial and the beautiful movement, particularly the gold rotor. Some owners find the price high, while others consider it a good value. One owner experienced a date-setting mechanism issue requiring service, and another noted power reserve issues and a misaligned date disc. Legibility is a concern for some due to tiny dial elements, and the day change is not instantaneous. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre Date highly for its elegant design and comfortable 38mm wearability.

Tissot Visodate

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Visodate for its exceptional value, refined vintage-inspired design, and comfortable 39mm case. Specific strengths highlighted include the clean dial layout, polished indices, twisted lug design, and the beveled domed sapphire crystal. The Powermatic 80 movement is noted for its reliability and 80-hour power reserve. Some reviewers find the flat bezel potentially jarring and the lume weak, while others mention the lugs can be somewhat long or the crystal is more reflective than ideal. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Visodate highly for its impressive design and finishing at its price point.

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