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Tissot Le Locle GoldvsHELM Vanuatu

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Le Locle Gold
TissotLe Locle Gold
MSRP $2,225
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Le Locle Gold39.3mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Le Locle Gold80h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Le Locle Gold30m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Le Locle Gold$2,225
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.3mm
42mm
Thickness
10.45mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.3mm
50mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Roman
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$285

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What people say

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Tissot Le Locle Gold

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle Gold for its stunning PVD gold-plated finish, off-white dial with applied gold numerals and guilloche print, and classic design, considering it an incredible value for a dress watch. Accuracy varies, with some reporting excellent performance while others note deviations of up to 11 seconds per day. Some owners find the stock straps and buckle to be of poor quality, and the dressy nature limits versatility for casual wear. The lug-to-lug measurement is noted as a potential concern for smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Gold highly for its elegant dial and finishing at the price.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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