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Spinnaker Cahill AutomaticvsTissot Heritage 1973

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Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350
Heritage 1973
TissotHeritage 1973
MSRP $2,575

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cahill Automatic42mm
Heritage 197343mm
Power Reserve
Cahill Automatic40h
Heritage 197360h
Water Resistance
Cahill Automatic200m
Heritage 1973100m
MSRP
Cahill Automatic$350
Heritage 1973$2,575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
13.7mm
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Valjoux
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$2,575

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What people say

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Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

Tissot Heritage 1973

The Tissot Heritage 1973 is widely praised for its faithful vintage aesthetic, featuring a tonneau or cushion case with contrasting finishes and a panda dial with orange accents. Owners and reviewers alike appreciate its compelling remake of a 1970s racing watch, with some specifically noting the attractive dial and case curves. The watch is powered by the ETA 7753 automatic chronograph movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. However, some find its 43mm or 44mm diameter to be large-wearing, and one owner reported difficulty setting the date and a chronograph reset that is consistently one second off. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting 10-15 seconds per day. The radial brushed case finish, while visually appealing, is noted as being prone to scratches that are difficult to polish out. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1973 highly for its tempting value and credible vintage racing style.

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