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Tissot Chrono LvsSternglas Tachymeter

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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

The Sternglas Tachymeter is praised for its sporty chronograph design and wrist presence, offering character without being an overt tool watch. Reviewers note it as an improvement over its predecessor, featuring an upscale design with a colored aluminum bezel insert and more colorful dial options. It utilizes the Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, and boasts a three-year battery life, all at a competitive price of €389. The Sternglas Tachymeter is considered good value for its design, functionality, and small-brand cachet, offering a charming youthfulness. One reviewer noted that the "orange" on one model appeared yellow, and suggested a tachymeter scale extending to 200 instead of 500 would be more useful. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter highly for its value and appealing, youthful chronograph design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono L42mm
Tachymeter42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono L
Tachymeter
Water Resistance
Chrono L100m
Tachymeter50m
MSRP
Chrono L$475
Tachymeter$312

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10.97mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Arabic
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
13.25'
Miyota 0S20
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$312
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