Which is cheaper, the Squale 1521 or the Tissot Heritage 1938?

At MSRP the Tissot Heritage 1938 is the cheaper of the two at $925, against $1,265 for the Squale 1521 — a $340 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Squale 1521 or the Tissot Heritage 1938?

The Squale 1521 wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Tissot Heritage 1938 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Squale 1521 or the Tissot Heritage 1938?

The Squale 1521 is rated to 500m versus 50m for the Tissot Heritage 1938.

What movement does the Squale 1521 run compared to the Tissot Heritage 1938?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Squale 1521 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Tissot Heritage 1938 uses the 11.5'.

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Squale 1521vsTissot Heritage 1938

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Squale 1521

1521-classic-leather

MSRP $1,265

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Tissot Heritage 1938

MSRP $925

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

152142mm

Heritage 193839mm

Power Reserve

152138h

Heritage 193838h

Water Resistance

1521500m

Heritage 193850m

MSRP

1521$1,265

Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Domed

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Anthracite

Indices

—

Arabic

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

11.5'

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,265

$925

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