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Seiko Essentials ChronographvsTissot Le Locle Open Heart

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Chronograph for its beauty and comfort at its price point, with one owner noting the 41mm case wore smaller than expected and appreciated the lightweight feel for active wear. A specific concern raised by one owner is the potential for the orange stripe on the stopwatch button to expand and detach in heat. Opinions on the dark greenish dial are mixed, with one owner preferring a black dial while another was drawn to the subtle green effect. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and wearability at its accessible price.

Tissot Le Locle Open Heart

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle Open Heart for its elegant aesthetic, featuring a guilloché dial and Roman numerals, and appreciate its practical 80-hour power reserve and Nivachron hairspring. The watch is also noted for offering dual bracelet and strap options, along with a see-through case back. However, one owner flags negative community feedback regarding the comfort of the synthetic leather strap. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Open Heart highly for its attractive design and impressive technical specifications at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Chronograph40mm
Le Locle Open Heart39.3mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Chronograph
Le Locle Open Heart80h
Water Resistance
Essentials Chronograph100m
Le Locle Open Heart30m
MSRP
Essentials Chronograph$415
Le Locle Open Heart$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.3mm
Thickness
11.5mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
39.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Roman

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 8T63
11.5'
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$995
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