Tissot PRC 200vsSternglas Tachymeter

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Tissot PRC 200 at true scale

PRC 200

Sternglas Tachymeter at true scale

Tachymeter

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

12.0mm

10mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

50m

MSRP

$595

$312

lowest

Movement

13.25'

Miyota OS20

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12.02mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Indices
Arabic and indexes
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
13.25'
Miyota OS20
Power Reserve
0h
n/a
Jewels
0
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$312
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Tissot PRC 200

The Tissot PRC 200 is praised for its elegant design and legible dials, with one owner noting the blue dial's depth is more impressive in person. Reviewers highlight its satisfyingly weighted pushers and comfortable wearability, especially with the rubber strap option, while some owners find it slightly heavy for a quartz watch. A common criticism is an inaccurate day function requiring weekly resets, though timekeeping is reported as very accurate. The watch features bright green lume on its hands and offers a genuine 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PRC 200 well for its accessible design and legibility at its price point.

From video reviewers

The dial's excellent legibility is a key strength. Reviewers disagree on the sub-dial design, with one finding it improves primary time readability and the other stating it hinders elapsed chronograph time reading.

Sternglas Tachymeter

The Sternglas Tachymeter is praised for its sporty chronograph design and wrist presence, offering character without being an overt tool watch. Reviewers note an upscale design with a colored aluminum bezel insert and more colorful dial options compared to its predecessor. The watch is considered good value for its design, functionality, and small-brand cachet, with a charming youthfulness in its colorful dial options. One reviewer points out that the "orange" on one model appears yellow and suggests a tachymeter scale extending to 200 would be more useful than the current 500. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter highly for its competitive price and appealing, youthful design.

From video reviewers

The value at the moderate price point is a strength. The use of a meca-quartz movement is a weakness. Reviewers disagree on whether the meca-quartz movement is a drawback.

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