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Tissot T-Complication SquelettevsTissot Heritage 1938

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T-Complication Squelette
TissotT-Complication Squelette
MSRP $2,295
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T-Complication Squelette43mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
T-Complication Squelette46h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
T-Complication Squelette50m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
T-Complication Squelette$2,295
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
11.99mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Transparent
Anthracite
Indices
Indexes
Arabic
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
46h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$925

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What people say

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Tissot T-Complication Squelette

Owners widely praise the Tissot T-Complication Squelette for its mesmerizing mechanical movement and industrial look, with many finding it offers great value. The pallet fork ticking is frequently noted as loud, a characteristic some owners appreciate while others find it noticeable in quiet environments. Some users flag the non-hacking seconds hand as a drawback for precise time setting, and opinions on its size are mixed, with some finding it too large for thin wrists. Overall, owners rate the Tissot T-Complication Squelette highly for its quality craftsmanship and the captivating skeletonized movement at its price point.

Tissot Heritage 1938

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.

From video reviewers

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