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Pompeak Sub-AquaticvsTissot Chrono XL Vintage

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Pompeak Sub-Aquatic

Owners widely praise the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic for its exceptional quality, with the 904L stainless steel case and bracelet, ceramic bezel insert, and waffle dial with a pleasing color gradient frequently highlighted. The Sellita SW200-1 movement and 200m water resistance are noted as strong specifications. The bracelet is considered outstanding and the overall fit and finish are reported as better than lesser alternatives, representing stupendous value for money. On balance, owners rate the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic highly for its exceptional quality and value, with the bracelet and dial being particular points of praise.

Tissot Chrono XL Vintage

The Tissot Chrono XL Vintage is widely appreciated for its retro pilot aesthetic, featuring altimeter-style numerals and a black, white, and bronze dial within a black steel case. Owners consistently praise its excellent lume for the price point. While the 45mm size is noted as substantial, some find it fits surprisingly well even under shirt cuffs, though it is generally considered more of a casual, t-shirt watch. On balance, owners value the Tissot Chrono XL Vintage for its distinctive vintage pilot design and strong lume at its price.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sub-Aquatic40mm
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Power Reserve
Sub-Aquatic38h
Chrono XL Vintage40h
Water Resistance
Sub-Aquatic200m
Chrono XL Vintage100m
MSRP
Sub-Aquatic$915
Chrono XL Vintage$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
13mm
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
904L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
13.25'
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$915
$450
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