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Tissot Chrono XL Vintage — Blue
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Tissot Chrono XL Vintage

Chronograph

The Tissot Chrono XL Vintage is widely appreciated for its retro pilot aesthetic, featuring altimeter-style numerals and a black, white, and bronze dial within a black steel case. Owners consistently praise its excellent lume for the price point. While the 45mm size is noted as substantial, some find it fits surprisingly well even under shirt cuffs, though it is generally considered more of a casual, t-shirt watch. On balance, owners value the Tissot Chrono XL Vintage for its distinctive vintage pilot design and strong lume at its price.

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Lume:Super-LumiNova ®
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Case
45mm
Power Reserve
—
Movement
Quartz
Water Resistance
100m
Crystal
Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter45mm
Thickness11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug45mm
Lug Width22mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance100m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
Dial ColorBlue
IndicesArabic
LumeSuper-LumiNova ®
04

Movement

Caliber
13.25'
TypeQuartz
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleMatte
Sub-dials3
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLeather strap
HandsBaton
AI-detected from product image · 5/22/2026
In a nutshell

The Tissot Chrono XL Vintage is a quartz chronograph watch, with a 45mm stainless steel case, 11.02mm thick, powered by the 13.25' movement. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $450. The dial color is blue.

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