Lilienthal Berlin Octachrono Black Lime Mesh Black BrushedvsTissot Chrono L

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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 Octachrono Black Lime Mesh Black Brushed at true scale

Octachrono Black Lime Mesh Black Brushed

Tissot Chrono L at true scale

Chrono L

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Thickness

9.8mm

lowest

11.0mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$299

lowest

$475

Movement

Miyota JS25

13.25'

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
9.75mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
316L surgical steel
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Special
Blue
Indices
n/a
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota JS25
13.25'
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$475
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Reviews

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Lilienthal Berlin Octachrono Black Lime Mesh Black Brushed

Owners appreciate the Lilienthal Berlin Octachrono Black Lime Mesh Black Brushed Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America's cool design, with one owner specifically noting the second-hand sub-dial as a highlight. The mesh bracelet is reported to fit well after sizing. Some owners consider the brand "Assembled in Germany" rather than "Made in Germany." One owner returned the watch due to issues and found company contact unsuccessful. On balance, owners appreciate the Lilienthal Berlin Octachrono Black Lime Mesh Black Brushed Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America for its design and build quality, despite some hesitation due to limited community discussion and a preference for fully "Made in Germany" designations.

Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's vintage-style design, dial, handset, and case shape, with some noting it looks expensive and garners compliments. However, reviewers and owners consistently flag issues with legibility in bright daylight due to reflective surfaces, and some report misaligned subdials and date windows, with minor misalignments considered within tolerance by Tissot. One owner sold theirs due to the chronograph second hand moving when stationary. The Tissot Chrono L is 42mm, and some owners of similarly named models find larger case sizes like 45mm appear too big on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tissot Chrono L for its attractive vintage aesthetic and perceived value, despite concerns regarding legibility and occasional alignment issues.

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