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Tissot PR 100 Tour de FrancevsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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PR 100 Tour de France
TissotPR 100 Tour de France
MSRP $515
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PR 100 Tour de France40mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
PR 100 Tour de France40h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
PR 100 Tour de France100m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
PR 100 Tour de France$515
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.26mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
$499

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What people say

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Tissot PR 100 Tour de France

Owners widely praise the Tissot PR 100 Tour de France for its sleek design, precise quartz movement, and durable build, with some appreciating the yellow accents and unique strap details. However, the bicycle on the seconds hand is frequently described as gimmicky, and some find the watch expensive for a quartz model. One owner reported a bracelet disintegration and intermittent stopping issues. Overall, owners rate the Tissot PR 100 Tour de France as a fun, stylish watch, with its unique design elements being a key draw despite some reservations about its value and specific components.

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

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