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Tissot Chrono LvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Chrono L
TissotChrono L
MSRP $475
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono L42mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono L40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Chrono L100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Chrono L$475
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.97mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Arabic
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
13 1/4'''
Seiko NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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