Rolex Lady-DatejustvsTissot Le Locle

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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.

Rolex Lady-Datejust at true scale

Lady-Datejust

Tissot Le Locle at true scale

Le Locle

Diameter

28mm

29mm

Thickness

n/a

8.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

55h

highest

48h

MSRP

$9,150

$795

lowest

Movement

2236

Automatic

Case

7 specs
Diameter
28mm
29mm
Thickness
n/a
8.95mm
Lug Width
n/a
14mm
Material
Rolesor
Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
Indices
Roman numerals
Roman and indexes

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
2236
n/a
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
55h
48h
Jewels
31
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,150
$795
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Reviews

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

Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its elegant design and beautiful dials, with many finding the 28mm case size perfect for smaller wrists. Some owners note the date wheel printing appears low in the window, and the watch is generally not considered a good investment due to depreciation. Availability and pricing are significant concerns, with wait times varying from weeks to months and preowned prices ranging from $3,500 to $6,000. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its aesthetic appeal and comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, despite its limited investment potential.

Tissot Le Locle

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, refined case finish, and guilloché dial, offering a premium appearance for its price. Some reviewers and owners highlight its comfortable sizing, with mentions of a 39mm or 39.3mm case and a slim profile, making it a versatile and classy choice for those preferring smaller, non-sporty watches. The automatic movement is generally considered reliable, though one source notes the approximately 40-hour power reserve as a drawback. Some owners express a preference for the bracelet over a strap and suggest removing the date complication would improve the design. The 30m water resistance is noted as a potential disappointment for some. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its elegant design and value as a Swiss automatic watch.

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