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Tissot Heritage 1938vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heritage 193839mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Heritage 193838h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Heritage 193850m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Heritage 1938$925
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Anthracite
Spitfire LE
Indices
Arabic
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$1,799

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What people say

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Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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