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Tissot Heritage 1973vsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Heritage 1973
TissotHeritage 1973
MSRP $2,575
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heritage 197343mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Heritage 197360h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Heritage 1973100m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Heritage 1973$2,575
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
14.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Green
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Valjoux
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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