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Tissot Le Locle Open HeartvsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Le Locle Open Heart
TissotLe Locle Open Heart
MSRP $995
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Le Locle Open Heart39.3mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Le Locle Open Heart80h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Le Locle Open Heart30m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Le Locle Open Heart$995
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
39.3mm
39mm
Thickness
9.75mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Roman
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$699

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What people say

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Tissot Le Locle Open Heart

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle Open Heart for its elegant aesthetic, featuring a guilloché dial and Roman numerals, and appreciate its practical 80-hour power reserve and Nivachron hairspring. The watch is also noted for offering dual bracelet and strap options, along with a see-through case back. However, one owner flags negative community feedback regarding the comfort of the synthetic leather strap. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Open Heart highly for its attractive design and impressive technical specifications at its price point.

Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

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