Seiko King Seiko ChronometervsTissot 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.

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer at true scale

King Seiko Chronometer

Tissot Visodate at true scale

Visodate

Diameter

36mm

39mm

Thickness

n/a

10.4mm

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

n/a

$950

Movement

5626A

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
n/a
50m

Crystal & Dial

7 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Blue
Texture
Linen
n/a
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
No
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
5626A
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$950
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Reviews

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

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 owners praise its rare grey and "Superior Chronometer" dials for their depth and sunburst finishing, which are best appreciated in person. The 36mm case is noted to wear slightly larger due to its lugs. The 5626 movement is recognized as a higher-grade chronometer-adjusted caliber than the 5606, keeping accurate time. A known issue with the 5626 movement is the quick-set date function's susceptibility to failure due to a plastic part, with no replacement part developments reported. On balance, owners value the Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 for its distinctive dial finishing and chronometer-grade movement, despite the potential date function issue.

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.