Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black MattevsTissot T-Race

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Measurements
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Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black Matte

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
7 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black Matte Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America for its excellent quality and design, distinguishing it from fashion watches. One owner highlights the sub-dial for the second hand as a cool feature, and another finds the 42.5mm case fits well after bracelet adjustment. While some owners report long delivery times and poor communication, many find the watches to be good value, selling for under half of retail. On balance, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black Matte Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America highly for its quality and design at its price point.
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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