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Tissot Carson PremiumvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Carson Premium
TissotCarson Premium
MSRP $450
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Carson Premium30mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Carson Premium40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Carson Premium50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Carson Premium$450
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
30mm
40mm
Thickness
6.7mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
30mm
41mm
Lug Width
15mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Roman
Applied

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$218

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What people say

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Tissot Carson Premium

Owners widely praise the Tissot Carson Premium for its classy, jewelry-like appearance and versatile wearability, with many noting its refined materials and finishing. The watch is considered worth its price premium due to features like a date complication and a 20mm lug width for easier strap changes. Its sapphire crystal is noted to hold up well, and the dial is described as having a nice silvery finish with a framed date detail. One owner highlights the attractive moonphase complication and high value for money. However, one owner reported their automatic Tissot Carson gained about a minute per day, which they found excessive for a Swiss-made watch. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Carson Premium highly for its attractive aesthetics and value, despite isolated reports of timekeeping issues.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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