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Tissot Chrono XL VintagevsVario Futurist

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Chrono XL Vintage
TissotChrono XL Vintage
MSRP $450
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Chrono XL Vintage40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Chrono XL Vintage100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Chrono XL Vintage$450
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
11.02mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Blue
Purple
Indices
Arabic
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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