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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 Locle39.3mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Le Locle80h
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
39.3mm
40mm
Thickness
9.75mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.3mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
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
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$388

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What people say

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Tissot Le Locle

The Tissot Le Locle is widely praised for its classic elegance, featuring a guilloché dial and a 39.3mm case size that reviewers note wears well due to its reasonable 9.7mm thickness. Owners appreciate its premium appearance and artistic caseback, fitting for minimalistic, non-sporty styles. The reliable ETA 2824-2 movement is a common feature, though its approximately 40-hour power reserve is considered a drawback by some. The bracelet style is not universally favored, but the overall value at around $450-$500 is consistently highlighted. Overall, owners and reviewers highly recommend the Tissot Le Locle as a classy and versatile dress watch, primarily for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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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