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Tissot DesirvsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399
What people say

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Tissot Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desir28mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Desir40h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
Desir50m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
Desir$550
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
28mm
39mm
Thickness
7.68mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
28mm
46mm
Lug Width
4.95mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
White mother-of-pearl
Steel
Indices
Diamonds
Applied

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$399
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