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Tissot Chrono XL VintagevsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Chrono XL Vintage
TissotChrono XL Vintage
MSRP $450
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono XL Vintage40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Chrono XL Vintage100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Chrono XL Vintage$450
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
11.02mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$218

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What people say

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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