Makydo Sapphire Thunder Blue 42vsTissot 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.

Makydo Sapphire Thunder Blue 42 at true scale

Sapphire Thunder Blue 42

Tissot Chrono L at true scale

Chrono L

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Thickness

11mm

11.0mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$237

lowest

$475

Movement

Miyota OS20

13.25'

Case

5 specs
Category
n/a
Chronograph
Thickness
11mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota OS20
13.25'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$237
$475
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Reviews

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

Makydo Sapphire Thunder Blue 42

Makydo Sapphire Thunder Blue 42 owners praise its thin and elegant, yet sporty design. A significant point of contention for some is the sharp case corners, while others find the bracelet's lack of half links to be a drawback. The watch was purchased for $224 during a sale. Overall, owners rate the Makydo Sapphire Thunder Blue 42 highly for its elegant and sporty aesthetic at the price point.

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.