Tissot LovelyvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

The Tissot Lovely is widely praised as a classic, elegant, and beautiful ladies' watch with a beloved 60s square face, offering a feminine aesthetic suitable for everyday wear. Owners highlight its graceful design, high-quality materials, craftsmanship, and mechanism for its price point, with one owner noting it fulfills a dream for a Swiss watch under 20mm. However, some owners find smaller watches like the Tissot Lovely difficult to read as they age. Two owners reported the leather strap deteriorating quickly, and one experienced significant fading of the gold coating to a copper/bronze tone. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Lovely highly for its classic design and elegant appearance at its price point.

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.