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Tissot Heritage 1938vsVaer Atlas

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heritage 193839mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Heritage 193838h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Heritage 193850m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Heritage 1938$925
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Anthracite
Cream
Indices
Arabic
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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