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Tissot Supersport Chrono Basketball EditionvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Supersport Chrono Basketball Edition
TissotSupersport Chrono Basketball Edition
MSRP $550
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Supersport Chrono Basketball Edition45.5mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Supersport Chrono Basketball Edition40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Supersport Chrono Basketball Edition100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Supersport Chrono Basketball Edition$550
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
45.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.92mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Graded grey-black
Black
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6T33
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$888

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What people say

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Tissot Supersport Chrono Basketball Edition

The Tissot Supersport Chrono Basketball Edition is widely regarded as a good-looking chronograph offering solid value for its price, benefiting from Tissot's reputable brand standing. Owners note its reliable quartz movement and overall construction. However, some find the Tissot Supersport Chrono Basketball Edition to be noticeably large and heavy, with dimensions around 44-45mm and a 50mm lug-to-lug, making it potentially awkward on smaller wrists. The chronograph function is limited to 30 minutes. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Supersport Chrono Basketball Edition highly for its attractive design and strong value proposition.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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