When $200=$1,000: Swiss Tissot Chrono XL (Patreon)
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One of my fave analog watch series to date, I make the case that the Tissot Chrono XL is not just a "Swiss starter" watch but a destination timepiece. It is affordable and is mostly Swiss (some foreign parts). You'll see how the Chrono XL is a chameleon, taking on entirely different personalities according to case color, straps, and hand treatments. Oh yeah, add in a couple of Nutnfancy hands modifications and strap swap outs here on some of these Tissots too. The sunburst blue XL with a Dassari vintage leather strap is a stunner.
Several colors are shown and thanks to a TNPr who helped out with a loaner. Perfectly sized, Oris-style legibility, crisp pusher action, sapphire crystals, excellent straps, and a Swiss value price point impress me. Though 45mm too, you'll find the XL wears flat and trim as well. These are some of the best chronos I've found to date, never mind the price. They seem like a $1000 watch to me. Competitive options also shown in this feature length fun WRV.
All colors will sell out so if you see one you like, now's the time:
Tissot Chrono XL: http://shrsl.com/206y5 http://shrsl.com/206xz
Citizen Primo Chronograph: http://shrsl.com/206y6
Fossil Nate watch varieties, all are xlnt, watch for the review:
http://shrsl.com/1tv8k http://shrsl.com/1tv8h http://shrsl.com/201t9