S.U.F Helsinki 180GvsTissot Visodate

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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.

S.U.F Helsinki 180G at true scale

180G

Tissot Visodate at true scale

Visodate

Diameter

38.7mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.4mm

n/a

Thickness

9.4mm

lowest

10.4mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

$2,900

$950

lowest

Movement

Soprod A10

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.7mm
39mm
Thickness
9.4mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Soprod A10
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$950
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Reviews

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S.U.F Helsinki 180G

The S.U.F Helsinki 180G is lauded for its exceptional wearability, with reviewers noting its 38.7mm diameter and a thin 8.9mm case. Owners and reviewers alike praise its top-notch case finishing, unique concave bezel, and a dynamic grey dial featuring proprietary Scandi-noir numerals and a blued lollipop seconds hand. The watch is constructed from Finnish steel, and its open caseback is highlighted as a beautiful detail. While the crown does not screw down, it maintains 100m water resistance. Some debate exists regarding its EUR 3,100-3,720 price point for a field watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the S.U.F Helsinki 180G highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability, offering a special feel compared to mass-produced alternatives.

Tissot Visodate

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Visodate for its exceptional value, refined vintage-inspired design, and comfortable 39mm case. Specific strengths highlighted include the clean dial layout, polished indices, twisted lug design, and the beveled domed sapphire crystal. The Powermatic 80 movement is noted for its reliability and 80-hour power reserve. Some reviewers find the flat bezel potentially jarring and the lume weak, while others mention the lugs can be somewhat long or the crystal is more reflective than ideal. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Visodate highly for its impressive design and finishing at its price point.

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