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Seiko Essentials ChronographvsTissot PR 100 Tour de France

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Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $415
PR 100 Tour de France
TissotPR 100 Tour de France
MSRP $515
What people say

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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 PR 100 Tour de France

Owners widely praise the Tissot PR 100 Tour de France for its sleek design, precise quartz movement, and durable build, with some appreciating the yellow accents and unique strap details. However, the bicycle on the seconds hand is frequently described as gimmicky, and some find the watch expensive for a quartz model. One owner reported a bracelet disintegration and intermittent stopping issues. Overall, owners rate the Tissot PR 100 Tour de France as a fun, stylish watch, with its unique design elements being a key draw despite some reservations about its value and specific components.

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Chronograph40mm
PR 100 Tour de France40mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Chronograph40h
PR 100 Tour de France40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Chronograph100m
PR 100 Tour de France100m
MSRP
Essentials Chronograph$415
PR 100 Tour de France$515

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
11.26mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
40mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
8T63
13 1/4'''

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$515
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