Cincinnati Watch Company SpringtimevsTissot Heritage 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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Springtime at true scale

Springtime

Tissot Heritage 1938 at true scale

Heritage 1938

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

10.2mm

lowest

11.1mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

45h

highest

38h

MSRP

$1,995

$925

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

11.5'

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.2mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Anthracite
Indices
n/a
Arabic

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
11.5'
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
38h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$925
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Reviews

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

Cincinnati Watch Company Springtime

Cincinnati Watch Company Springtime owners praise its value under $700, noting it punches above its weight. One owner reports excellent timekeeping, losing about 2 seconds per day, with readable lume and a pleasing mix of polished and brushed finishing. However, another owner finds the crown too small and difficult to wind, questioning the value proposition at the price. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Springtime highly for its value and solid timekeeping, despite some reservations about the winding crown.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage design, attractive dial colors, and excellent value as a COSC-certified automatic watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's ability to catch light and its retro details, such as rosy gold numerals and a railroad minute track. The watch is considered versatile for daily wear and formal occasions, with a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement noted for its quality at the price point. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for a smaller option. The 38-hour power reserve is less than some contemporary offerings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming vintage aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

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

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