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Tissot Le Locle GoldvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Le Locle Gold
TissotLe Locle Gold
MSRP $2,225
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Le Locle Gold39.3mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Le Locle Gold80h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Le Locle Gold30m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Le Locle Gold$2,225
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.3mm
38mm
Thickness
10.45mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.3mm
38mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Roman
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$328

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What people say

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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 classic design, considering it an incredible value for a dress watch. Accuracy varies, with some reporting excellent performance while others note deviations of up to 11 seconds per day. Some owners find the stock straps and buckle to be of poor quality, and the dressy nature limits versatility for casual wear. The lug-to-lug measurement is noted as a potential concern for smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Gold highly for its elegant dial and finishing at the price.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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