Tissot Supersport NBA Special EditionvsTAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph

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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 Supersport NBA Special Edition at true scale

Supersport NBA Special Edition

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph at true scale

Formula 1 Chronograph

Diameter

45.5mm

43mm

Thickness

11.9mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

MSRP

$550

lowest

$2,475

Movement

13.25'

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45.5mm
43mm
Thickness
11.92mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
RUBBER
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Graded anthracite-black
Black
Indices
Arabic and indexes
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
13.25'
n/a
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$2,475
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Reviews

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Tissot Supersport NBA Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Tissot Supersport NBA Special Edition as an excellent entry-level Swiss watch, with its quartz movement being acceptable for its value. The bracelet's 2mm taper from 22mm to 20mm is noted to enhance wrist comfort. One reviewer found the team affiliation, limited to color-coded straps and a case back decal, to be a cost-saving measure lacking high-end appeal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Supersport NBA Special Edition highly for its value and comfortable bracelet taper.

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph

Owners widely appreciate the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph for its F1 branding, chronograph function, and stopwatch capabilities, with some finding it a worthwhile daily wear that wears smaller than its 43mm case. Several owners highlight specific design elements they enjoy, such as double date windows, red accents, and the band expansion feature. However, a significant portion of owners advise against purchasing the quartz version at its price point, viewing it as a shame to spend that much on a quartz movement, though some acknowledge its simplicity and accuracy. Concerns are raised about the durability of certain components, with one owner noting that the black coating on pushers and bezel may wear over time, and another mentioning that stainless steel bands are of poor quality. Additionally, one owner reports that rubber sides on this Formula 1 model are unobtainable from TAG, and repairs are costly.

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