RGM Watches Model 455 Classic ChronographsvsTissot Telemeter 1938

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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.

RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs at true scale

Model 455 Classic Chronographs

Tissot Telemeter 1938 at true scale

Telemeter 1938

Diameter

38.2mm

42mm

Thickness

13.9mm

13.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

68h

MSRP

$7,950

$2,400

lowest

Movement

Valjoux 7750

Tissot Valjoux A05.231

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.2mm
42mm
Thickness
13.9mm
13.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Indices
n/a
Arabic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
Tissot Valjoux A05.231
Power Reserve
0h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,950
$2,400
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Reviews

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

RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs

Owners widely praise RGM watches for their American craftsmanship and special, unusual designs, with one owner finding the tele and tachy scales brilliantly done and perfectly colored. The 38.2mm case size contributes to a diminutive appearance for some, while others find the brand's designs mesmerizing and aspirational. Owners report that RGM watches wear well and garner compliments, with watch experts recognizing the brand's quality. On balance, owners and reviewers rate RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs highly for its unique American craftsmanship and vintage-inspired dial details.

Tissot Telemeter 1938

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.