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Tissot Chrono LvsVaer Calendar Field

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Chrono L
TissotChrono L
MSRP $475
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono L42mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Chrono L40h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Chrono L100m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Chrono L$475
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
10.97mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$189

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What people say

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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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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