Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez VousvsTissot Desir
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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.
Rendez Vous
Desir
Diameter
29mm
28mm
Thickness
7.5mm
lowest
7.7mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$7,550
$550
lowest
Movement
Quartz
Quartz
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners report the Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous is chosen for its elegant, non-bedazzled appearance and is considered a dressier timepiece. One owner notes the moonphase complication is functional. Some in the line feature Arabic numerals that are considered slightly too large and cartoonish. Overall, owners rate the Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous highly for its elegant aesthetic and suitability as a dressier watch.
Owners widely praise the Tissot Desir for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated, elegant design. One owner notes the gold plating is a potential negative as it will eventually wear off, and another points out the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch aesthetic.
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