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Tissot Chrono XL VintagevsVaer Atlas

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Chrono XL Vintage
TissotChrono XL Vintage
MSRP $450
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono XL Vintage40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Chrono XL Vintage100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Chrono XL Vintage$450
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
11.02mm
11mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Cream
Indices
Arabic
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
13 1/4'''
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$699

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What people say

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Tissot Chrono XL Vintage

The Tissot Chrono XL Vintage is widely appreciated for its retro pilot aesthetic, featuring altimeter-style numerals and a black, white, and bronze dial within a black steel case. Owners consistently praise its excellent lume for the price point. While the 45mm size is noted as substantial, some find it fits surprisingly well even under shirt cuffs, though it is generally considered more of a casual, t-shirt watch. On balance, owners value the Tissot Chrono XL Vintage for its distinctive vintage pilot design and strong lume at its price.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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