Tissot Heritage 1973 Limited-Edition Watch Hands-On - Updated review added 08/10/19

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Tissot Heritage 1973 Limited-Edition Watch Hands-On

JUL 23, 2019 — BY ROB NUDDS https://www.ablogtowatch.com/tissot-heritage-1973-limited-edition-watch/

The new Tissot Heritage 1973 Chronograph (modeled in the above photo by Tissot President François Thiébaud) is a throwback to the 1970s and Formula 1 racing, all in a tonneau case and with a design that actually might improve upon the vintage model it’s inspired by. The old Tissot Navigator had two sub-dials at 6 and 9 o’clock, whereas this new Heritage 1973 goes with the more traditional layout of sub-dials at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock with a date window between 4 and 5 o’clock.
A more premium offering than many of the products in the current Tissot line, the Heritage 1973 is powered by the automatic ETA 7753 chronograph, which has been embellished by a branded rotor weight. The result is a sporty, credible racing timer with a pleasing vintage style that has been released to celebrate the partnership between Tissot and the Kessels racing team.

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The watch manages to stand out in the very crowded field of vintage-style chronographs, and with a price of $2,100 (limited to 1,973 pieces), it’s a tempting value proposition. The market for retro-style sport watches is crowded butcan get on the pricier side. This is true when compared to several “heritage” models from TAG Heuer (Monza, Monaco, Heuer 02) all of which are in the mid-$5,000 range. But even looking at the Baume & Mercier Clifton Club chronographs (starting at $3,900) or the Oris Chronoris Limited Edition Chronographs at $3,550, it’s tough to find a value as good as this Tissot Heritage 1973. In fact, a Swatch Group sibling’s offering, the Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph might be the best comparison point at $2,100.

ReferenceT124.427.16.031.00
Limited edition to:1973
OriginSwiss made
Warranty2 Years of Warranty
CollectionHeritage
GenderGENT
Case shapeTONNEAU (SHAPE)
Water resistanceWater-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft)
Case Material316L stainless steel case
Length (mm)46.6
Width (mm)43
Lugs (mm)22
Thickness (mm)14.8
Case optionsSee-through caseback
CrystalDomed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with antireflective coating
Dial colorsilver
Indecesindexes
Movement typeSwiss automatic
ModelETA 7753
Caliber13 1/4'''
Diameter (mm)30
Jewels27
EnergyMechanical
DialHMsSD
Functions30-minutes and 12-hours counters, central 60-seconds chronograph hand
Power reservepower reserve of 48 hours
Strap referenceT600038130
Strap detailsLeather
Strap colorBlack
Bucklebutterfly clasp with push-buttons
XL Strap refT610038132
User ManualClick here to download

 
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A very handsome, and distinctive, mid size, automatic, chronograph, from Tissot.:happy: Some great statistics with this piece.:happy: Thanks Mike.:hat:
 
https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-tissot-heritage-1973-chronograph-review/


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    Hands-On: Tissot Heritage 1973 Chronograph Review
    Is that the most awesome 70’s chronograph reedition ever made?

    Balazs Ferenczi BY BALAZS FERENCZI
    AUGUST 09, 2019 4 MIN READ

    Watches, such as the Tissot Heritage 1973 don’t often happen these days.

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Heritage 1973

Tissot’s history with car racing is much deeper than what I’ve just written. However, we are here to talk about the Heritage 1973, so let’s have a look at the watch. First impressions; very nicely executed chronograph with clear vintage inspiration. Anyone who saw the press images when they initially came out would agree. The one thing I’m not a fan of is the size. Tissot states that the watch is 43mm wide; in reality, it is closer to 44mm, which I find a bit too large. Yes, I get it, modern times modern standards. Still, I would’ve been happier with a tad bit smaller case size. On the plus side, the finishing on the case is superb. The sunburst finish on the top polished lugs and sides. The back is all brushed too. At the ten on the side of the case, you can find the date corrector.

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Face/Off

The most prominent feature of the dial is that it’s a panda with three sub-registers. Tissot took inspiration for this watch from a Navigator chronograph they released in 1973. That only had two sub-dials and were made in panda and reverse panda execution. The vintage model has the Lemania caliber 1340 inside. Those watches usually had two chronograph hands; one for the seconds and the other for the 60-minute counter. The 12-hour counter was at the 6, and the continuous seconds sub-dial was at 9. For the new Heritage 1973, there is only a 30-second counter. This is at 3 o’clock, while the 12-hour counter is at 6 and the continuous seconds is at 9 as well. The date is between 4 and 5 (on the vintage it was at 3). I’m lucky enough to have both watches, so I compared the dials.

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Delivered nine days ago. My second Tissot after I bought a brand new discontinued 2010 PSR 516 T91.1.487.81 from an AD discounted 50%, his last unit of an old model.
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Delivered nine days ago. My second Tissot after I bought a brand new discontinued 2010 PSR 516 T91.1.487.81 from an AD discounted 50%, his last unit of an old model.
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:outstand: A big congratulations! :up::applaud:
 
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