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Tissot Chemin Des TourellesvsHELM Vanuatu

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Chemin Des Tourelles
TissotChemin Des Tourelles
MSRP $950
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chemin Des Tourelles42mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Chemin Des Tourelles80h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Chemin Des Tourelles50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Chemin Des Tourelles$950
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
11.27mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
50mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Roman and indexes
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$950
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles

Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles owners and reviewers widely praise its 39mm case size for universal appeal and wearability, along with the reliable Powermatic 80 movement offering an 80-hour power reserve. The finishing on the brushed steel, sharp lugs, and polished bezel is noted as impressive, and the domed crystal adds to its aesthetic. Some find the dial details particularly appealing in sunlight, contributing to its classy and versatile styling suitable for any occasion. However, one reviewer observes the dial texture can disappear in certain lighting, and a white date window at 6 o'clock is considered divisive. Another notes a lack of individuality compared to some alternatives. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles highly for its elegant dial design and accessible price point.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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