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Tissot DesirvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desir28mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Desir40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Desir50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Desir$550
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
28mm
40mm
Thickness
7.68mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
28mm
41mm
Lug Width
4.95mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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