Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono - 39,5 mmvsTissot Telemeter 1938

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Measurements
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Royale Paris Chrono - 39,5 mm

Telemeter 1938
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
lowest
13.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
n/a
68h
MSRP
$6,450
$2,400
lowest
Movement
Calibre Initial® Chronograph
Tissot Valjoux A05.231
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono - 39,5 mm is praised for its handsome, modern design with classical elements, featuring a pleasant 39.5mm case and a nicely finished dial with mixed textures. Reviewers highlight its contemporary opaline matte off-white dial with a distinctive circular trench and faceted hour markers, protected by a sapphire crystal. The watch utilizes a cam-actuated chronograph movement developed with a Swiss manufacture, noted for being more shock-resistant than column-wheel systems. Overall, reviewers find the Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono - 39,5 mm to be a handsome and well-finished modern watch with classical appeal.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Telemeter 1938 for its vintage-inspired design, handsome dial finishing, and the value it offers as a mechanical chronograph. The automatic Tissot Valjoux A05.231 movement, with its 68-hour power reserve, is noted positively, and some owners describe the movement as feeling "alive." The watch features a polished stainless steel case, monopushers, and a double-sided anti-reflective coating. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as being too large for the retro aesthetic, with many wishing for a smaller variant, and its 30-meter water resistance is considered poor. The pusher feel is described as sharp but slightly stiff, and the average accuracy is reported at +6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Telemeter 1938 highly for its attractive vintage design and good value, despite concerns about its case size.
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