Norqain Independence Skeleton Simon Moser Special EditionvsTissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

The measurements

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Norqain Independence Skeleton Simon Moser Special Edition at true scale

Independence Skeleton Simon Moser Special Edition

Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton at true scale

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.4mm

n/a

Thickness

12.3mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

41h

80h

highest

MSRP

$4,990

$1,100

lowest

Movement

Norqain NN Manufacture

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Blue, Transparent
Indices
n/a
Roman and indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Norqain NN Manufacture
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
41h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,990
$1,100

What people say

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Norqain Independence Skeleton Simon Moser Special Edition

The Norqain Independence Skeleton Simon Moser Special Edition features a 42mm case with crown protectors, a satin finish, sandblasting, and polished chamfers. One reviewer noted a 41-hour power reserve could be improved. Overall, reviewers find the Norqain Independence Skeleton Simon Moser Special Edition offers an approachable design and competitive pricing within the openworked watch market.

Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton for its visually appealing skeletonized movement and fantastic dial for the price, noting its dual-contrast finished hands enhance legibility. The 39mm steel case is considered elegant and wearability is good for daily use, with one owner reporting accuracy within one second of atomic clock calibration after two days. The Powermatic 80 movement is reliable and offers an 80-hour power reserve, though its finishing is not considered high horology. Some community members flag resale value and legibility as potential concerns. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton highly for its visually striking skeletonized dial and reliable movement at its price point.

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