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Tissot Heritage 1973vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Heritage 1973
TissotHeritage 1973
MSRP $2,575
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heritage 197343mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Heritage 197360h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Heritage 1973100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Heritage 1973$2,575
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
14.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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