Why The New Tissot Heritage 1938 Salmon Is The New Value King: One Week Review

[@limacuan]

So cool that they decided to go with an ETA instead of another Powermatic, nice review as always!

[@thewatchidiot]

Yeah and the fact that they actually got this chronometer certified especially at this price point Tissot chose well!

[@thewatchidiot]

@HRM.1 it says 2824-2 on the base plate of the movement so it's a chronometer 2824-2 not a powermatic variant

[@limacuan]

Yea so eventually it translates to easier service rounds on the long run too

[@YounanPhoto]

I am very cynical by nature. They probably did that because the swatch group has a bunch of cosc certified ETAs in stock and they just repackaged them. Still good for us. 😊

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

@@limacuanExactly.

[@stephenhendricks6790]

Purchased this watch a few weeks ago. In my case with the "anthracite" dial rather than the "salcon" model. Frankly, I was surprised that Tissot, a brand I have often dismissed as a "mall" watch and one known for the integrated PRX collection, would produce such a vintage design, much less a COSC certified chronometer. Yet there it was. and at an astonishing price to boot. My experience has been almost totally positive. As expected, it keeps excellent time, losing less than 2s a day on average. I would appreciate some minimal lume in the evening. But that would be out of keeping with its vintage vibe. And during the day or under artificial light it can be read at a glance. The stock brown leather strap in a pebble grain is attractive and flexible, but I felt that a smooth brown leather strap from Hirsch is more appropriate for the look of a watch from the 1930's. It's not a copy of a watch from that period, of course. If it were it would be considerably smaller than its 39mm diameter. But that's OK. It admirably reflects the spirit and feel of a watch that's been sitting in a drawer for 80 plus years . In short, I love it.

[@tancreddehauteville764]

I bought it at a 15% discount and it's 0.5 seconds a day fast. Insane value.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Where did you buy it?

[@Ollies_takes]

Thanks for being unapologeticly yourself. You’re refreshing.

[@spencerlum943]

The beads of rice bracelet looks phenomenal. Just my opinion, but I think a Milanese mesh would look good too. ⌚️👍

[@snwachuku]

This reminds me of my salmon dial Baltic MR01 when you put it on the beads of rice! Wish it was smaller. I love the 36mm case of the Baltic that wears larger because of the lack of taper in the bracelet.

[@ioakimmakis9288]

It has become my every day watch. So comfortable to wear it. It has a precise accuracy. I have measured it in 62 seconds slow in 16 days. That is less than -4 seconds/day.

[@gori277]

I can totally see why you got it. Never paid any attention to this watch until I was in store to check out the new gold PVD PRX, noticed both colour ways, asked to have a look at it and WOW! I shouldn’t wanna buy this watch as I feel it has a few very notable things I’d love to change - size, from 39mm to 38 ou even 37mm, and that annoyingly oversized “chronometer” text (not so sure about the font either) but… live, in person just feel like it’s such a sweet spot watch, I just love that very fine brushing on the case and that crown is the only onion crown I actually like. There’s just a refinement that’s surprising for a watch at this price, and COSC certified at that! Both colour ways are great but I’m inclined to go for the dark one…

[@anthonystevens8683]

Another top video TWI. I'm quite a fan of Tissot watches, good, honest and reliable Swiss watches at a value price. This 1938 has flown so far under my radar it must have sat within the Earths mantle. It's certainly one that I'll consider in the future. I have to agree with the no date and the raised numerals add that extra interest in the dial. As you mention there are more details to the dial that initially come into view. The use of a COSC ETA2824 would also be my preferred movement. My brain says I have enough time only watches but my heart wants to see one in the flesh. Today on my wrist is my old crazy slim Nomos Luwig 36 small seconds that I've not worn for a few weeks (I had a G-Shock few days) that I find myself just looking at and then having to look at it again as I forgot to read the time, it wears more like a 39. Keep up the great work.

[@thewatchidiot]

Thanks as always! Tissot and the value they consistently offer are great no doubt and I'm surprised that not many people are talking about this watch! This flew well under the radar for me as well i only saw 1 article about this watch but I'm glad I saw it! Yeah buying an extraawatch thats not needed is always a conundrum but it being a salmon dial and a cosc certified movement should hopefully make things easier lol! The Ludwig is an awesome watch, I used to have the 38mm Tangente back in the day so I agree that they always wore much bigger than the numbers would suggest! I wonder if they'd ever do a diver?

[@barryvercueil2346]

Gorgeous watch. This is my favorite series of watches from Tissot. I have the Visodate in black. Love the Tissot font.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Old font is great. I wanted to get a Visodate when I first got into watches but never did.

[@simonwright6882]

An all round good offering my only gripe is the font and size of chronometere. Although without a macro lens on it it might be fine.

[@johannoren2787]

Great review! Love this watch and gotta get one. Love time only with mechanical, automatic watches. If I want date and/or GMT I rather go Quartz, like my GS GMT, love it, date and gmt, and I dont need to set it, just grab and go.

[@fcc5923]

Look at their heritage petit seconde. A little bit bigger @42mm, but with a lovely pocket watch mechanical mechanism.

[@austinh7967]

I would take the stock 2824 over a Powermatic 80 any day.

[@JT-rx1eo]

This Tissot is quite similar to the one worn by actor Jimmy Stewart in the 1954 movie "Rear Window". I did a bit of research, and that watch was a Tissot 6440-3, and ine source I consulted said it was a 1947 watch. Certainly not exactly the same design as this new Heritage 1938, but the closest I've found yet.

[@thewatchidiot]

I swear a week ago I bought rear window to rewatch it bc it's been quite a few years since I last saw it!! I'm definitely going to keep an eye out for his watch when I watch it thanks for sharing! As far as I remember, there's a close up shot of his watch right?

[@JT-rx1eo]

​@thewatchidiot Yes, very closeup. And other shots of it throughout the movie. Great movie too.

[@sonsuzevren61]

It was really nice, I liked it very much. However, for financial reasons, Bambio, which is sold at half the price, is more suitable for me. Of course, there was a separate negative prejudice towards the Tissot brand. He also has a contribution to this work. If it is going to make a digital watch, what have other watch brands with brand value done? I wish he would take a look.. Example Hamilton PSR digital quartz watch.. Anyway, thank you VERY much for the video. Good luck

[@dennisberceles7387]

They or Tissot should have made it in 36mm case for smaller wrists.

[@marcgirard7551]

That’s a very cool watch and an exciting release. This almost looks like a dress version of the Hamilton Khaki Field Auto. I like it! Solid review too!

[@thewatchidiot]

Thanks man I'm glad you enjoyed the video! And yeah a dressy Hamilton khaki is a great way of putting it!

[@watchnerds]

I guess the only cosc certified chronometer movement only happened with the standard version of the 2824, but they could've just replaced the setting lever jumper to two positions jumper and the part just cost like 12usd to do so to each one, I hope this would be addressed in the future by Tissot 😅.

[@nedflanders3769]

I love the beautiful simplicity of it. 😊

[@anthonyhyba261]

Great video indeed, thinking of buying one. On your video at 1:52 the grey band where did you buy it or where can I buy one?

[@edshamaham5719]

Incredible watch so much for the money and it's great to see that they put in the effort for a cosc certification as well money well spent instead of random other upgrades. And it looks spectacular on all the straps you put it on! I'm ordering one now thanks for showing us this watch

[@thewatchidiot]

Tissot really did well with this one and yeah I'm still amazed that this good of a watch is a cosc certified chronometer as well all for 825 so I'm excited to hear that you're going to get one! And yeah it's a strap monster grey leather and the beads of rice bracelet are my go tos for sure although I want to wear the NATO more

[@henryrweir]

Wow!!! I really liked your review and the NATO strap!!! It looks good!!! Keep the content coming!! Cheers!

[@ioakimmakis9288]

I bought one five days ago. Well, it is really a good looking watch, but I have noticed one problem. The minute hand is not exact on the minute mark when the seconds hand reaches the 12 mark. Between 12 and 6, the minute hand is almost correctly aligned on the minutes marks when seconds hand reaches the 12 mark. Between 6 and 12 the alignment of the minute hand is not OK. I will contact tissot customer's service hoping for a solution.

[@franciscoalmazanalhambra1143]

Have you tried adjusting the minute hand backwards? I mean, you advance the hand beyond the desired minute mark by 5 or ten minutes and then you go back.

[@rikerFFXI]

This watch has been on my radar… what do you think of the other color? Did you see it when you picked this up?

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

I’ve been looking to own a Tissot and this is an excellent candidate. The watch is a strap monster! Is the case back snapped on? Thought I saw that on another video. BTW this is the first time I see any of your videos. I liked your delivery so I subscribed.

[@thewatchidiot]

It really is a strap monster I'm always swapping straps and bracelets on this one! And yes the case back is a snap on. And thank you so much for those kind words they really mean a lot to me! Quite a bit of work goes into these videos so I'm always happy to hear that people are enjoying them!

[@jananders1351]

Also Tissot have avoided the, to my mind, dreadful mistake of other brands producing 1930's style watches, that is putting phony "patina" speckles on the face.

[@dannycph]

The size fits you perfect.

[@thewatchidiot]

Thanks! Yeah it's pretty spot on here I'm so happy this wasn't 41mm plus!

[@mannyfernandez1713]

If only it was 100m man! Mind you I say this out of my lifestyle, the watch itself is just pure class! Plus I’m quite impressed people’s quite selective attention to Tissot, they’re killing it in the more “traditional” sector, not only the PRX

[@thewatchidiot]

100m would have been the cherry on top for sure lol! But yeah Tissot has a wide range of watches that are great beyond the PRX and I'm glad that their classic/vintage watches are coming down in size as well. Lets see what they do next!

[@ioakimmakis9288]

I just found one (new) for 550 euros. The seller said it was a gift, but he wants to sell it and buy a TUDOR. I feel lucky.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Congrats. Great deal!

[@rsyal2]

Nice review. Can you please tell me the brand name of the beads of rice after market bracelet you have shown on this watch?

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Strapcode

[@darrenaquilina1403]

Perfect watch, waiting for mine :-)

[@keywestjoe1]

Are they trying to compete with the Oris Big Crown? This look like something I really would consider.

[@jodysilvia2]

That's a real nice clean dial. 👌

[@thewatchidiot]

Yes super clean, Tissot did well here! I'm glad they didn't go all in with the vintage-ness

[@Doctorbeecoo02]

Merhabalar. Geçen hafta 41mm kasanın kahve/bakır renkli kadranını aldım. Çok beğenerek kullanıyorum. Sanırım aradığım everyday watch ı buldum.

[@fabfour289]

I won't mind 12mm thickness for 80m or 100m WR. Thanks, man.

[@johnmiranda9310]

Cool video . I plan on a purchase and this is it ❤

[@gertvanrooy428]

It looks awesome with any of those nato-straps.

[@kungula]

the accuracy of 1 second per day is exactly the same as my Mido TV Big date with the Powermatic 80. But the Tissot is cheaper and quite interesting.

[@YouTube_is_full_of_trolls]

This is my obtainable grail. Simply gorgeous

[@tancreddehauteville764]

It's very obtainable at the price.

[@YouTube_is_full_of_trolls]

@tancreddehauteville764 The watch is very obtainable, but also a purchase I need to save to properly purchase comfortably.

[@joaog2302]

This one or the PRX 35mm?

[@briancarpenter1255]

Great review of a fantastic vintage inspired watch. I only wish that Tissot would have made it true to a watch from 1938 with a 33mm case and a manual wind movement, but that is just me.

[@kostar500]

Great but sales might suffer…

[@devongallant6023]

Nice to see the channel exploring different styles.

[@seayak]

why is this a "double domed" dial, as opposed to a merely convex or domed dial?

[@2manysigns]

Perfect relative watch .

[@Navs126]

Gotta have it!

[@thewatchidiot]

Agreed! Its a good one for sure

[@fawkesandhound]

Wow I love this!

[@Sonex92ZH]

Wish they had also the classic sizes like 34-36mm

[@povdad]

Where’d you get the strap from 5:15?

[@epicunderstament867]

Hello @tissot_official please issue the HERITAGE 1938 AUTOMATIC COSC in 35-37mm size so that it's true to being a "heritage" watch, then you can take my money!!! This in a smaller size will look very cool on a bonklip bracelet

[@Firenmage433]

My Laco Casablanca keeps me from buying a lot odd watches. This one looks too similar! I like the look of the Laco better too.

[@greggyboy625]

Why that big chronometer text with that font?😩 it could have been perfect

[@MrBacchus18]

Beautiful watch, looks like a it work on casual and dressy attire. I have a Bernhardt Captain watch that this reminds me off, of course the Tissot is a better watch. My Bernhardt is a sunburst champagne on a jubilee bracelet but similar concept. Maybe I'll sell the Berhardt and buy the Tissot

[@thewatchidiot]

Yeah this one is surprisingly versatile! i checked out the bernhardt captain and its a handsome watch for sure. Sounds like the mental calculations have started in your head, let me know which way you go!

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

Love it but a 35mm Crystal is going to look a little big on a smaller wrist I think.

[@subisisniki]

Am i the only one who thinks the black one is more attractive? Feels more vintage

[@krasnaludek298]

I like Tissot as a 2nd tier watch for people. It’s one notch above Casio & the like in terms of pricing. Color is excellent on this model, but the overall execution here is very cheap in appearance … the numerals, hands, & case. Really want to like this offering & can’t get past the “flatness” of the dial.

[@tiempoconedd5634]

…sorry, but ghost position!???….yes, it is the end of the world!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@thewatchidiot]

It's the end of the world since everyone will be pullung the crown in and out multiple times a day to set the time and date

[@serkankucukyilmaz]

Wrong information, the power reserve will be 38 hours.

[@woodstock480]

6:41 He got it right verbally, but wrote it down wrong earlier in the specs list

[@edscoble]

Can you make your content inclusive by formatting the auto captioning into closed captioning please? it is extremely hard to watch it relying only on the auto captioning sadly (I'm Profoundly Deaf)

[@Baron_Red]

Thanks for reporting the ghost date, lots of other channels missed that. That helped me make the decision to not buy it.

[@jamesminshall4601]

I think it looks lovely and it’s great to get a chronometer for under a grand. I learnt a while ago that a watch without a date function is as pointless as non alcoholic beer. Great idea but not for me.

[@thewatchidiot]

Yeah tissot did a great job on this one! lol yeah i prefer dates bc of the utility as well but on such a classic looking watch I'm good with no date

[@nerychristian]

Why do you need a date function? Especially if it's a watch that's not going to be worn everyday. If I want to know the date, I can just look at my phone or computer screen. I don't need to be reminded of the date more than once a day.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

@@nerychristianI agree. The primary function of the watch is to tell the time, not the date. And like you wrote, if you have more than one automatic watch then you’ll find yourself having to set the date more frequently than one would care for. Date complications are for one-watch wearers.

[@nerychristian]

@@eyeheartsushi2212 I don't mind a date function, as long as it fits the style of the watch. Something like a chronometer or tool watch or digital watch. But I hate it when they put a date window on dress watches. Sometimes it seems like they just add a date window because the manufacturer is using a movement that has a date function, so they have to make an opening in the dial for it.

[@hatch1892]

Watches don't need dates. It is called a watch after-all and not a calendar. Go get a casio and move on.

[@heinrich3427]

It's a nice and legible watch overall but I tried it on yesterday and found it to be rather bland to be honest. Even under the showroom spotlight the dial was just plain boring. Seeing that I like this color the sales person showed me the 38.5mm Longines Master Collection salmon dial and I can tell you it just blow that Tissot out of the water. Of course it is 3 times the price of the Tissot so I kind of expected it to be better.

[@yyzca6126]

you are a big boy , do whatever you want.

[@B00MIS]

Make it 35mm with a date 👌

[@thewatchidiot]

Fingers crossed that they put out more variants in the future!

[@watchnerds]

I was about to love it, until I see the watch isn't using PM80 (they have PM80 COSC too), that in yo face CHRONOMETER (like, just shrink it ffs), and that yellow side of the hands set (brass hands, only painted black on top, not being coated black completely or pvd black even). Then yeah, the ghost date, like cmon...

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

I’m with you on the ghost date. Probably forced to use a surplus of ETA movements the Swatch Group needs to move.

[@watchnerds]

@@eyeheartsushi2212 yes that what I assume too

[@carlosthebee3527]

39 mm is too small, especially for a larger wrist. They should make a 42 mm as well.

[@11angells1]

No.

[@540058]

825 for a ghost date watch?

[@thewatchidiot]

Ghost date isn't ideal but I'm basically never going to need to use the crown since there's no date so I'm not too fussed about it. In the end I'm much happier that it's cosc certified

[@HRM.H]

Ghost date is totally unacceptable in my opinion. Tissot is a part of Swatch, so has full access to their array of movements. First with the PRX they cheaped out and used a nylon plastic escapement, now they cheap out on this and keep a ghost date...

[@thomasa.243]

​@@HRM.HIt is less about "cheapen out" and more about "what do our customers really care about". The Swatch Group Brands Pyramide is good and bad for the brands since it is relatively clear where they are positioned but it also makes it hard to produce what is truly the best. The typical Tissot buyer simply does not care about having plastic escapements or ghost positions but they do care about design and case finishing.

[@540058]

@@thomasa.243 Cares about design more than movement, sounds like Daniel Wellington.

[@thomasa.243]

@@540058 Let's face it: We are talking about minor things that nobody will really notice. Does it run accurately? Sure. Does it last 10 years? Probably. Does it look good? Yes. Does it have the "sweep like Rolex" (this is actually what a lot of "non-watch people" will say)? Yes.

[@hakanguneri1463]

Longines spirit homage

[@thewatchidiot]

lol I have a feeling that the classic steel time only watch with arabic numerals wasnt started by the Spirit line in 2020

[@MrBacchus18]

Kept thinking Longines throughout this video

[@hakanguneri1463]

@@MrBacchus18 thurth hurts.

[@hakanguneri1463]

@@thewatchidiot whatever longines is beter han this one

[@shawnlavigne9069]

I like it a lot, but a ghost date from a real manufacturer? C'mon!

[@bigwilliearmitage]

Yeah, seems oddly microbrand-ish.

[@aesric]

$10 case

[@hslev]

Dude, get a manicure.

[@michaelgreen4585]

Tissot 🤮

[@imadhartleben]

Amei todas as bolsas lindas e de muito bom gosto.Parabens #nkuwan 😘😘😘

[@julienxie1110]

Yeah i didn't care about beat rate either.. until i bought a 4hz watch and compared it side to side to my 3hz watches 🥲 what a curse