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Tissot Heritage 1938 — Anthracite
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Tissot Heritage 1938

Dress

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

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Retail MSRPIn stock
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Case
39mm
Power Reserve
38h
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
50m
Crystal
Sapphire + AR
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter39mm
Thickness11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug39mm
Lug Width20mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance50m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
ShapeDomed
AR CoatingYes
Dial ColorAnthracite
IndicesArabic
04

Movement

Caliber
11.5'
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve38 hours
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleMatte
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLeather strap
HandsBaton
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In a nutshell

The Tissot Heritage 1938 is an automatic dress watch, with a 39mm stainless steel case, 11.1mm thick, powered by the 11.5' movement and a 38-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 50m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $925. The dial color is anthracite.

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