KARL-LEIMON 3Hands DatevsTissot Le Locle

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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.

KARL-LEIMON 3Hands Date at true scale

3Hands Date

Tissot Le Locle at true scale

Le Locle

Diameter

40mm

39.3mm

Thickness

9.8mm

9.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$685

lowest

$795

Movement

Miyota 9015

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

6 specs
Category
n/a
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.3mm
Thickness
9.8mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Indices
n/a
Roman

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$685
$795
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Reviews

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

KARL-LEIMON 3Hands Date

Owners widely praise the KARL-LEIMON 3Hands Date for its exceptional value and "Made in Japan" craftsmanship, highlighting its vibrant blue sunray dial, applied markers, and well-proportioned hands for excellent legibility. Reviewers note the 40mm case is eminently wearable, with a slim 9.8mm profile and a seamlessly integrated H-link bracelet that blends vintage cues with modern execution, making it versatile for work and casual settings. The Miyota 9015 automatic movement is a reliable component, and the watch is offered at an accessible price point. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the KARL-LEIMON 3Hands Date highly for its cohesive integrated-bracelet design and impressive finishing at the price.

Tissot Le Locle

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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