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Tissot Le LoclevsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Le Locle
TissotLe Locle
MSRP $795
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Le Locle29mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Le Locle48h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Le Locle30m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Le Locle$795
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
29mm
40mm
Thickness
8.95mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
29mm
48mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
White
Indices
Roman and indexes
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
48h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$388

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What people say

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Tissot Le Locle

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and comfortable 39.3mm case size, which offers a premium appearance for its price. The ETA 2824-2 movement is considered reliable, and the watch is frequently recommended as a first automatic, noted for its versatility and suitability for those preferring smaller, non-sporty designs. Some owners find the bracelet more appealing than a strap and suggest removing the date would improve the design. A drawback noted by some is the approximately 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its classic aesthetic and value.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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