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Orient HeliosvsTissot Le Locle Open Heart

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What people say

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

Orient Helios

The Orient Helios is widely praised for its vibrant dial, open-heart design, and excellent value for money, with owners noting its great finish and quality that exceeds its price point. The watch is described as attractive and stylish, with a thin profile that wears comfortably, though some owners wish it were smaller. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting it consistently runs 5-6 seconds fast per day, while another sees it at 1-2 seconds fast. Opinions are split on the inclusion of a date window, with some finding it desirable for practicality and aesthetic balance, while others prefer its absence. The stock bracelet receives mixed reviews, with one owner finding it awkward and upgrading to a strap, while another considers it nice with a smooth finish and solid links. Overall, owners rate the Orient Helios highly for its mesmerizing open-heart dial and impressive quality at an attainable price.

From video reviewers

The Orient Helios features an appealing open-heart dial with a gradient effect. Reviewers found the 38mm case size to be a compelling option for smaller wrists.

Tissot Le Locle Open Heart

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle Open Heart for its elegant aesthetic, featuring a guilloché dial and Roman numerals, and appreciate its practical 80-hour power reserve and Nivachron hairspring. The watch is also noted for offering dual bracelet and strap options, along with a see-through case back. However, one owner flags negative community feedback regarding the comfort of the synthetic leather strap. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Open Heart highly for its attractive design and impressive technical specifications at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Helios40.5mm
Le Locle Open Heart39.3mm
Power Reserve
Helios40h
Le Locle Open Heart80h
Water Resistance
Helios30m
Le Locle Open Heart30m
MSRP
Helios$335
Le Locle Open Heart$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
39.3mm
Thickness
12mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39.3mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Silver
Indices
Roman

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
FT622
11.5'
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
80h
Jewels
22
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$995
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