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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.

Zelos Helica Moonphase

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica Moonphase for its gorgeous aventurine dial, unique industrial-dress aesthetic, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it spectacular and another their favorite Zelos. The moonphase complication is frequently highlighted as beautiful, though some find the double moon distracting or the dial cluttered. A manual-wind movement combined with a screw-down crown is noted as a drawback by some, requiring adjustment and potentially feeling fragile when fully wound, while one owner reports a 43-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Helica Moonphase highly for its stunning aventurine dial and unique design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The aventurine dial is a standout feature. The 39mm case size and short lug-to-lug are praised for comfortable wear. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Le Locle39.3mm
Helica Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Le Locle80h
Helica Moonphase
Water Resistance
Le Locle30m
Helica Moonphase100m
MSRP
Le Locle$795
Helica Moonphase$1,049

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Moonphase
Diameter
39.3mm
39mm
Thickness
9.75mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.3mm
39mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Meteorite
Indices
Roman

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Tissot Powermatic 80
Sellita SW288-1
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$1,049
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