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Tissot Chrono LvsZelos Eagle 2

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What people say

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

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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono L42mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Chrono L
Eagle 2
Water Resistance
Chrono L100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Chrono L$475
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.97mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
13.25'
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$899
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