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Tissot Telemeter 1938vsBoldr The Vogelkop

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Telemeter 1938
TissotTelemeter 1938
MSRP $2,400
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Telemeter 193842mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
Telemeter 193868h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
Telemeter 193830m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
Telemeter 1938$2,400
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.85mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Silver
Vogelkop Superb
Indices
Arabic
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux A05.231
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
68h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$449

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What people say

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Tissot Telemeter 1938

The Tissot Telemeter 1938 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired aesthetic, handsome dial finishing, and value as a mechanical chronograph. Owners and reviewers highlight its balanced dial, the "old-looking" vintage logo, and the attractive two-tone dial variations. The Valjoux A05.231 movement is noted for its 68-hour power reserve, though one owner describes its feel as "alive" and "like its engine." The double-sided anti-reflective coating and the way sunlight interacts with the hands are also appreciated. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as being too large for a retro-inspired watch, with many wishing for a smaller option, and its 30-meter water resistance is considered poor. The pusher feel is described as sharp, though slightly stiff, and one reviewer found the Tissot branding on the dial and crown excessive.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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