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Praesidus Desert FieldvsTissot Chrono XL Vintage

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
Chrono XL Vintage
TissotChrono XL Vintage
MSRP $450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
Chrono XL Vintage40h
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
Chrono XL Vintage100m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
Chrono XL Vintage$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
34mm
45mm
Thickness
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Red
Blue
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$450

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What people say

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Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

Tissot Chrono XL Vintage

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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