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Tissot DesirvsTissot Le Locle Gold

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Tissot Desir

Owners widely praise the Tissot Desire's slim profile, mother-of-pearl dial, and minimalist design, finding it versatile for dress and everyday wear. The watch is noted for its attractive proportions, color balance, and clean font, with many owners receiving compliments. Significant price variations are observed across retailers, attributed to merchandising and third-party sellers rather than differences in specifications or movement quality. The gold plating is expected to wear off over time but should last for years. Tissot is considered a respectable, well-built entry-level Swiss brand offering good value and quality, featuring a sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Tissot highly for its attractive dials and versatility at the price.

Tissot Le Locle Gold

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle Gold for its stunning PVD gold-plated finish, off-white dial with applied gold numerals and guilloche print, and elegant, classic look, with some noting its smooth sweep from the high-beat movement and impressive accuracy. One owner calls it a "hidden gem" and "gorgeous piece" suitable for business casual and suits, while another highlights its value as a starter dress watch. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting about 11 seconds fast per day for the ETA 2824-2 movement, while another states their watch is "very accurate," and some owners praise the 80-hour power reserve of the Powermatic 80. The stock straps and buckle are frequently described as poor quality, feeling like plastic, and the watch's dressy nature limits its versatility. Some owners prefer earlier Bauhaus dial designs over newer guilloché patterns. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Gold highly for its attractive gold finish and elegant dial at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desir28mm
Le Locle Gold29mm
Power Reserve
Desir48h
Le Locle Gold48h
Water Resistance
Desir50m
Le Locle Gold30m
MSRP
Desir$1,025
Le Locle Gold$1,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
28mm
29mm
Thickness
10.13mm
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
28mm
29mm
Lug Width
4.95mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White mother-of-pearl
Silver
Indices
Diamonds
Roman and diamonds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$1,800
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