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Tissot Chrono XL VintagevsZelos Nova 37

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Chrono XL Vintage
TissotChrono XL Vintage
MSRP $450
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Chrono XL Vintage40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Chrono XL Vintage100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Chrono XL Vintage$450
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
45mm
37mm
Thickness
11.02mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Salmon
Indices
Arabic
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
13 1/4'''
ETA 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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