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Tissot Chrono LvsSternglas Tachymeter 2.0

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Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0

The Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 is widely praised for its upscale feel and value, featuring a Seiko TMI VK63 meca-quartz movement and a refined case with polished and matte surfaces. Reviewers note improvements over the predecessor, including better lume and the addition of Arabic numerals, while the dial offers more color and distinct sub-dials. One owner points out that the "orange" accent is actually yellow and suggests the tachymeter scale could be more functional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 highly for its balanced design and strong value proposition as a quartz chronograph.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono L42mm
Tachymeter 2.044mm
Power Reserve
Chrono L
Tachymeter 2.0
Water Resistance
Chrono L100m
Tachymeter 2.0100m
MSRP
Chrono L$475
Tachymeter 2.0$420

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
10.97mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Arabic
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
Luminova und applizierten Indizes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
13.25'
Seiko VK63
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$420
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