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Tissot Chrono XL VintagevsZelos Eagle 2

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Chrono XL Vintage
TissotChrono XL Vintage
MSRP $450
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Chrono XL Vintage40h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Chrono XL Vintage100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Chrono XL Vintage$450
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
11.02mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

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 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.

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