Tissot T-RacevsTAG Heuer Carrera 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 T-Race at true scale

T-Race

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph at true scale

Carrera Chronograph

Diameter

45mm

39mm

Thickness

11.8mm

lowest

13.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$650

lowest

$7,150

Movement

13.25'

TAG Heuer TH20-00

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
11.76mm
13.9mm
Lug Width
13.95mm
20.7mm
Finish
n/a
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
Purple
Indices
Indexes
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
13.25'
TAG Heuer TH20-00
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$7,150
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Tissot T-Race

The Tissot T-Race is widely seen as a sporty, durable, and substantial statement piece, with owners praising its great looks and movement. Reviewers highlight its bold, motorsports-themed design, which is often considered more impressive in person than in photos, and note excellent dial legibility and AR-coated sapphire crystal. The 45mm case, while hefty, is reported to wear comfortably due to articulating lugs and integrated bracelets or quality rubber straps, and the watch's lume can last over nine minutes. However, the Tissot T-Race's complex and unconventional design is polarizing, with some finding it too loud or chunky for dressier occasions and noting that its sporty aesthetic may not age well. Some owners also find its chronograph pushers to feel agricultural and mushy, and the power reserve is insufficient for continuous chronograph use. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot T-Race highly for its bold, sporty design and perceived value at its price point.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph for its timeless, classic look that fits every occasion, with many calling it a beautiful and stunning piece that may be the best-looking TAG Heuer available. The 39mm case, downward-curving lugs, and overall proportions are frequently highlighted as comfortable and perfectly suited for the wrist, while the dial is described as well-balanced, with some appreciating the tachometer under the crystal and the 12 o'clock date placement. Owners also commend the excellent case and hand finishing, and one notes the chronograph engagement is the best of their three chronographs. However, some find the finishing less refined than competitors, citing sharp case edges and indices, and one owner reported the date window was often misaligned and lacked an instant switch. Accuracy is noted as a respectable 5-7 seconds per day, and the Heuer 02 movement is described by one owner as noticeably noisy in quiet environments.