Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph All Black Leather Dark BrownvsTissot T-Race

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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.

Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph All Black Leather Dark Brown at true scale

Chronograph All Black Leather Dark Brown

Tissot T-Race at true scale

T-Race

Diameter

42.5mm

45mm

Thickness

10.3mm

lowest

11.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$299

lowest

$650

Movement

Seiko VD57

13.25'

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
45mm
Thickness
10.3mm
11.76mm
Lug Width
n/a
13.95mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Crafted from hypoallergenic 316L stainless steel and scratch-resistant, sapphire-hardened mineral glass. Water-resistant up to 5 ATM.
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Painted
Silver
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VD57
13.25'
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$650
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Reviews

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Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph All Black Leather Dark Brown

Owners widely report the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph All Black Leather Dark Brown Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America is of excellent quality and design, differentiating it from fashion watches. Some reviewers commend the German craftsmanship and leather straps, while others express concern about dial and hand finishing due to machine stamping at this price point. The quartz movement is a point of contention for some enthusiasts. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph All Black Leather Dark Brown Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America highly for its design and build quality, despite the quartz movement.

Tissot T-Race

The Tissot T-Race is widely seen as a sporty, durable, and substantial statement piece, with owners praising its great looks and movement. Reviewers highlight its bold, motorsports-themed design, which is often considered more impressive in person than in photos, and note excellent dial legibility and AR-coated sapphire crystal. The 45mm case, while hefty, is reported to wear comfortably due to articulating lugs and integrated bracelets or quality rubber straps, and the watch's lume can last over nine minutes. However, the Tissot T-Race's complex and unconventional design is polarizing, with some finding it too loud or chunky for dressier occasions and noting that its sporty aesthetic may not age well. Some owners also find its chronograph pushers to feel agricultural and mushy, and the power reserve is insufficient for continuous chronograph use. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot T-Race highly for its bold, sporty design and perceived value at its price point.

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