Which is cheaper, the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $1,100, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $1,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton wears larger at 39mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 10mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton carries a 80-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

What movement does the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton uses the Powermatic 80 and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Tissot Chemin des Tourelles SkeletonvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

t1398361104800

MSRP $1,100

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton39mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton80h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton50m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton$1,100

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Blue, Transparent

Silver

Indices

Roman and indexes

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Powermatic 80

L592.5

Power Reserve

80h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,100

$2,500

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What people say

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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton for its visually appealing skeletonized movement and fantastic dial for the price, noting its dual-contrast finished hands enhance legibility. The 39mm steel case is considered elegant and wearability is good for daily use, with one owner reporting accuracy within one second of atomic clock calibration after two days. The Powermatic 80 movement is reliable and offers an 80-hour power reserve, though its finishing is not considered high horology. Some community members flag resale value and legibility as potential concerns. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton highly for its visually striking skeletonized dial and reliable movement at its price point.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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