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Tissot Heritage 1973vsVario Futurist

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Heritage 1973
TissotHeritage 1973
MSRP $2,575
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heritage 197343mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Heritage 197360h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Heritage 1973100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Heritage 1973$2,575
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
14.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Purple
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$648

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What people say

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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.

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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