Seiko Chronograph SSB479vsTissot PR 100 Vuelta

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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 Chronograph SSB479 at true scale

Chronograph SSB479

Tissot PR 100 Vuelta at true scale

PR 100 Vuelta

Diameter

38.7mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.1mm

n/a

Thickness

12.6mm

11.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$450

lowest

$515

Movement

Seiko 8T63

13.25'

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.7mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.26mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.1mm
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Screw case back
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko 8T63
13.25'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$515
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Reviews

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

Seiko Chronograph SSB479

Owners widely praise the Seiko Chronograph SSB479 for its appealing retro aesthetic, excellent dial design, and desirable proportions, with many highlighting its "Goldilocks-sized" 38.7mm case as a favorite feature. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate its high-end look and vintage charm at an accessible price point, with one owner noting the mecha-quartz movement is satisfactory given the cost. Some owners find the watch beautiful and a "strap monster," with attention to detail justifying its price, though one considered it steep compared to a Tissot quartz chronograph. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Chronograph SSB479 highly for its vintage style and well-proportioned case.

Tissot PR 100 Vuelta

Owners widely praise the Tissot PR 100 Vuelta as an overlooked, casual, and fun chronograph, with particular appreciation for its unique strap that mimics road bike handlebar tape, making it a standout for daily wear. Some owners find the bicycle on the seconds hand to be a gimmick that detracts from the design, and one owner reported bracelet disintegration and unreliability issues, with the watch stopping intermittently. Concerns about the metal band pulling hairs were also noted, though a snug fit may mitigate this. The Tissot PR 100 Vuelta is considered by some to be too large on a 6-inch wrist, with lugs appearing to overhang, while others find its sporty chronograph size acceptable. Overall, owners rate the Tissot PR 100 Vuelta highly for its fun, casual design and unique strap, despite some reservations about its gimmicky elements and potential sizing issues.