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Tissot Chemin Des TourellesvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Chemin Des Tourelles
TissotChemin Des Tourelles
MSRP $950
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chemin Des Tourelles42mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Chemin Des Tourelles80h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Chemin Des Tourelles50m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Chemin Des Tourelles$950
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.27mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
White
Indices
Roman and indexes
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$950
$388

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What people say

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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