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Tissot Heritage 1973vsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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Heritage 1973
TissotHeritage 1973
MSRP $2,575
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heritage 197343mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Heritage 197360h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Heritage 1973100m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Heritage 1973$2,575
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Cream
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Valjoux
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$279

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What people say

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Tissot Heritage 1973

The Tissot Heritage 1973 is widely praised for its faithful vintage aesthetic, featuring a tonneau or cushion case with contrasting finishes and a panda dial with orange accents. Owners and reviewers alike appreciate its compelling remake of a 1970s racing watch, with some specifically noting the attractive dial and case curves. The watch is powered by the ETA 7753 automatic chronograph movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. However, some find its 43mm or 44mm diameter to be large-wearing, and one owner reported difficulty setting the date and a chronograph reset that is consistently one second off. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting 10-15 seconds per day. The radial brushed case finish, while visually appealing, is noted as being prone to scratches that are difficult to polish out. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1973 highly for its tempting value and credible vintage racing style.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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