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Tissot Le LoclevsVario Futurist

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Le Locle
TissotLe Locle
MSRP $795
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Le Locle29mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Le Locle48h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Le Locle30m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Le Locle$795
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
29mm
39mm
Thickness
8.95mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
29mm
48mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Silver
Purple
Indices
Roman and indexes
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
48h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$648

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What people say

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Tissot Le Locle

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and comfortable 39.3mm case size, which offers a premium appearance for its price. The ETA 2824-2 movement is considered reliable, and the watch is frequently recommended as a first automatic, noted for its versatility and suitability for those preferring smaller, non-sporty designs. Some owners find the bracelet more appealing than a strap and suggest removing the date would improve the design. A drawback noted by some is the approximately 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its classic aesthetic and value.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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