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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze SwissvsTissot Heritage 1938

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Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
16mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$850
$925

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What people say

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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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