Which is cheaper, the Tissot Telemeter 1938 or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

At MSRP the Tissot Telemeter 1938 is the cheaper of the two at $2,400, against $2,750 for the Zero West RAF-C (1940) — a $350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Tissot Telemeter 1938 or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

The Zero West RAF-C (1940) wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Tissot Telemeter 1938 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Tissot Telemeter 1938 or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

The Zero West RAF-C (1940) is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Tissot Telemeter 1938.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Tissot Telemeter 1938 or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

The Tissot Telemeter 1938 carries a 68-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Zero West RAF-C (1940).

What movement does the Tissot Telemeter 1938 run compared to the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Tissot Telemeter 1938 uses the Valjoux A05.231 and the Zero West RAF-C (1940) uses the ETA 2824-2.

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Tissot Telemeter 1938vsZero West RAF-C (1940)

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Tissot Telemeter 1938

MSRP $2,400

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Zero West RAF-C (1940)

MSRP $2,750

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Telemeter 193842mm

RAF-C (1940)44mm

Power Reserve

Telemeter 193868h

RAF-C (1940)38h

Water Resistance

Telemeter 193830m

RAF-C (1940)100m

MSRP

Telemeter 1938$2,400

RAF-C (1940)$2,750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Silver

—

Indices

Arabic

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Valjoux A05.231

ETA 2824-2

Power Reserve

68h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,400

$2,750

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