Tissot Heritage 1938vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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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 Heritage 1938 at true scale

Heritage 1938

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass at true scale

NAVI Single Hand Compass

Diameter

39mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

11.1mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$925

$428

lowest

Movement

11.5'

Miyota 82S5

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Anthracite
Grey
Indices
Arabic
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
11.5'
Miyota 82S5
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$428
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Reviews

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

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage design, attractive dial colors, and excellent value as a COSC-certified automatic watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's ability to catch light and its retro details, such as rosy gold numerals and a railroad minute track. The watch is considered versatile for daily wear and formal occasions, with a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement noted for its quality at the price point. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for a smaller option. The 38-hour power reserve is less than some contemporary offerings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming vintage aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

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

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, offering a refreshingly different take. The watch features a 38mm case and 100m water resistance. One owner notes the unidirectional winding rotor may wobble and mentions a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass highly for its distinctive aesthetic and thematic execution.