Tissot Heritage 1973vsTAG Heuer Monaco

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Tissot Heritage 1973 at true scale

Heritage 1973

TAG Heuer Monaco at true scale

Monaco

Diameter

43mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

n/a

Thickness

14.8mm

lowest

15.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

60h

80h

highest

MSRP

$2,575

lowest

$7,950

Movement

Automatic

TAG Heuer TH20-00

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
14.8mm
15.21mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Indexes
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
n/a
TAG Heuer TH20-00
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60h
80h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$7,950
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Reviews

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Tissot Heritage 1973

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1973 for its faithful vintage aesthetic, tonneau case, and panda dial registers, with many appreciating the contrasting orange chronograph hands and the overall attention to detail. Reviewers note the superb case finishing, featuring a mix of brushed and polished surfaces, and the tactile feel of the automatic chronograph movement. Some owners find the date setting mechanism difficult and describe the chronograph reset as slightly off. While the 43mm case is generally considered wearable, one reviewer felt it was too large. The radial brushed case finish is noted as being prone to scratches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1973 highly for its compelling vintage design and value proposition.

TAG Heuer Monaco

The TAG Heuer Monaco is widely regarded as an iconic and distinctive watch, celebrated for its historical significance and unique square design. Owners frequently describe it as a grail piece, sparking conversations and drawing compliments due to its character. The comfortable left-side crown and the combination of brushed and polished finishing on its 39mm case are noted strengths. However, opinions are divided on its wearability; some find the TAG Heuer Monaco too large, thick, or clunky for their wrists, while others feel it wears well. Some owners prefer the "Heuer" branding over "Tag Heuer" and find the skeletonized versions divisive. The watch is equipped with the TAG Heuer TH20-00 automatic movement and offers 100 meters of water resistance. Overall, owners rate the TAG Heuer Monaco highly for its iconic design and historical significance, despite some reservations about its size and proportions.

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