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Tissot TraditionvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Tradition
TissotTradition
MSRP $450
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tradition42mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Tradition40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Tradition30m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Tradition$450
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
7.47mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Roman and indexes
Applied

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$218

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What people say

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Tissot Tradition

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically citing its 7.5mm slim case. One owner found the Tissot Tradition served him well after his first watch broke. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its slim and comfortable case design.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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