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Tissot DesirvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desir28mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Desir40h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Desir50m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Desir$550
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
28mm
40mm
Thickness
7.68mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
28mm
48mm
Lug Width
4.95mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$279

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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 RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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