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Tissot Chemin Des TourellesvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Chemin Des Tourelles
TissotChemin Des Tourelles
MSRP $950
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chemin Des Tourelles42mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Chemin Des Tourelles80h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Chemin Des Tourelles50m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Chemin Des Tourelles$950
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
11.27mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Grey
Indices
Roman and indexes
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$950
$428

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What people say

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Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles

Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles owners and reviewers widely praise its 39mm case size for universal appeal and wearability, along with the reliable Powermatic 80 movement offering an 80-hour power reserve. The finishing on the brushed steel, sharp lugs, and polished bezel is noted as impressive, and the domed crystal adds to its aesthetic. Some find the dial details particularly appealing in sunlight, contributing to its classy and versatile styling suitable for any occasion. However, one reviewer observes the dial texture can disappear in certain lighting, and a white date window at 6 o'clock is considered divisive. Another notes a lack of individuality compared to some alternatives. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles highly for its elegant dial design and accessible price point.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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