Roue TPSvsTissot 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.

Roue TPS at true scale

TPS

Tissot Telemeter 1938 at true scale

Telemeter 1938

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

13.4mm

lowest

13.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

68h

MSRP

$420

lowest

$2,400

Movement

Seiko VK63

Tissot Valjoux A05.231

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.4mm
13.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Tissot Valjoux A05.231
Type
Meca-Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$2,400
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Reviews

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

Roue TPS

Owners widely praise the Roue TPS for its fun, eye-catching, and motorsport-inspired design, with many singling out the dial colors and retro-funk aesthetic as highlights. Reviewers and owners alike note the solid build quality and value, especially under 300 euro, with the Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement's chronograph functions considered useful for everyday tasks. Some owners find the watch wears larger than its 40mm case size, and there is a preference among some for a full sapphire crystal over the domed mineral crystal with sapphire coating. One owner reported significant condensation issues. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Roue TPS highly for its distinctive design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The triple-layer dial construction and value at the price point are strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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.