Tissot Le Locle GoldvsLongines Record 30mm

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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 Le Locle Gold at true scale

Le Locle Gold

Longines Record 30mm at true scale

Record 30mm

Diameter

29mm

30mm

Thickness

8.9mm

n/a

Water Resistance

30m

n/a

Power Reserve

48h

n/a

MSRP

$1,800

lowest

$4,150

Movement

Automatic

Automatic

Case

7 specs
Diameter
29mm
30mm
Thickness
8.95mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
14mm
n/a
Material
Gold
Gold / steel two-tone
Water Resistance
30m
n/a
Caseback
n/a
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Roman and diamonds
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
48h
0h
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$4,150
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Reviews

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

Tissot Le Locle Gold

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle Gold for its elegant design, off-white dial with applied gold numerals and guilloche print, and gold-plated finish, with many considering it a beautiful dress watch offering excellent value. Some owners note the smooth sweep of its automatic movement and find it very accurate, with one calling it a "hidden gem." However, the gold plating is reported to be prone to scratching, and some find the stock straps and packaging to be of poor quality. One owner reported the movement running about 11 seconds fast per day, while another noted the 49mm lug-to-lug measurement could be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Gold highly for its classic look and perceived value as a dress watch.

Longines Record 30mm

Owners widely praise the Longines Record 30mm Gold for its classy dress watch appeal, excellent timekeeping, and elegant design, with many highlighting the sharp blue hands that shift color in different lighting. The brushed and polished case contrast and sunray dial are noted as impressive features. Some owners find the rose gold tone less rosy than expected but still appealing, and the 30mm case wears surprisingly large, suiting smaller wrists well. One owner mentions the movement is visible through the case back. Reviewers note its COSC certification and automatic movement. However, one reviewer found the 30mm case to be a bit thick relative to its width. Owners also suggest replacing the stock straps, describing them as poor. A significant accuracy issue was reported by an owner of a diamond Record Collection watch, losing a minute per week, with subsequent disappointment in Longines customer care.

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