Nuncier SandGrey 38mmvsTissot Gentleman

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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.

Nuncier SandGrey 38mm at true scale

SandGrey 38mm

Tissot Gentleman at true scale

Gentleman

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

7mm

lowest

8.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$523

$495

lowest

Movement

Miyota GL20

11.5'

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
7mm
8.52mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Lug Width
16mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota GL20
11.5'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$523
$495
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Reviews

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

Nuncier SandGrey 38mm

Owners widely appreciate the Nuncier SandGrey 38mm's quality and the crispness of its white indices. The 38mm case wears smaller than its stated size, with some finding it too small on a 7-inch wrist, though others note it doesn't feel overly dainty. Some owners have reported challenges with bracelet fit. Overall, owners rate the Nuncier SandGrey 38mm highly for its perceived quality and crisp dial design, though the smaller-than-expected wearability is a point of consideration for those with larger wrists.

Tissot Gentleman

Owners widely praise the Tissot Gentleman for its versatile design, impressive finishing for its price point, and robust construction, making it a great daily wearer or entry-level mechanical watch. Reviewers highlight its value proposition, with some noting the 40mm case size and 10.64mm thickness as ideal for wearability. The Powermatic 80 movement is frequently mentioned for its 80-hour power reserve and silicon balance spring, with accuracy reported around -3/+5 seconds per day. Some owners prefer its timeless design over alternatives and find it a superior choice to Seiko at a similar price. Caveats include that the seconds hand runs slightly less smoothly at 6 movements per second, and adjusting the free-sprung balance is more difficult. One owner found the bracelet finishing less refined than the case, and another disliked the butterfly clasp on the titanium model.

From video reviewers

The Tissot Gentleman's Powermatic 80 movement provides an 80-hour power reserve. Reviewers consistently praise its versatility for both dress and casual wear. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.