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Tissot Chemin Des TourellesvsVario 1918 Pilot

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Chemin Des Tourelles
TissotChemin Des Tourelles
MSRP $950
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chemin Des Tourelles42mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Chemin Des Tourelles80h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Chemin Des Tourelles50m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Chemin Des Tourelles$950
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.27mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

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

3 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
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 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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