migo
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Post by migo on Nov 14, 2006 2:12:39 GMT -6
I'm considering getting myself a Tissot Le Locle. I like the design of it, and I have the bonus of an authorised service centre about 10 minutes from where I live. So far I've heard mostly good things about them. Is that the case here?
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Post by Sam on Nov 14, 2006 7:38:55 GMT -6
Hi & welcome to the forum.  I have never heard anything bad about Tissot. The only experience I have had with Tissot was with a T-Touch. It's a multifunction quartz watch so not really relevant to your purchase decision....but I was happy with it none the less.  If I'm not mistaken, a few of the members here have a Tissot mechanical. I believe they use unmodified ETA movements for the most part, which isn't the fanciest movement out there but it's a workhorse that should provide years of dependable service for you. If you like the Le Locle, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it. |
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Post by Warren on Nov 14, 2006 7:58:45 GMT -6
Welcome to WWF. I don't have any first hand knowledge of Tissot but there are two that I lust after, the Le Locle T41.1.317.31 and the T-Sport Seastar 1000.   |
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Post by Sam on Nov 14, 2006 8:04:19 GMT -6
I like both of those Warren. Someone has the Seastar....is it Jeff (KZ)?  |
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Post by mike on Nov 14, 2006 9:02:21 GMT -6
I like both of those Warren. Someone has the Seastar....is it Jeff (KZ)? I think it is Sam. Welcome migo! Hope you enjoy yourself here! |
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Post by Adam on Nov 14, 2006 12:05:41 GMT -6
I have handled lots of tissots and have to say that they are excellent watches. For the money they are a great value, and I wouldnt hesitate in getting one. I also really like the seastar  that le locle chrono is a beauty |
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Post by mamas on Nov 14, 2006 12:21:35 GMT -6
welcome migo! i like the look of the seastar and they have good reputations!
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Post by AntonisCy on Nov 14, 2006 14:37:43 GMT -6
Had a T-Touch a few months ago, nice watches  |
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migo
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Post by migo on Nov 14, 2006 14:42:32 GMT -6
Thanks for the replies. I'm happy to hear it. I wish I'd done this level of research before I bought my Mondaine, but despite the fact that I was a member of flashlight forums at the time, I didn't think that there might be watch forums as well.
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Post by kz1000 on Nov 14, 2006 17:51:20 GMT -6
I like both of those Warren. Someone has the Seastar....is it Jeff (KZ)? Yep, I had a Seastar just like the one Warren has a picture of....Sold it about a year ago. Good watch, I wouldn't hesitate getting another Tissot. |
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migo
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Post by migo on Nov 14, 2006 22:18:04 GMT -6
I just took a look at one in the store, the lady was nice and was going to give me a 20% discount on it, which would have put it to $565 Canadian after tax. The face which looked really cool in pictures looked plastic in person, and the thin bracelet made it look even thicker. I guess I'll have to keep looking. On my budget I don't think I can justify that kind of money on a watch I have some reservations about.
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Post by Warren on Nov 15, 2006 10:03:11 GMT -6
Migo, I'm just curious, which Le Locle model did you look at?
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Post by migo on Nov 15, 2006 18:11:56 GMT -6
 I think I would have needed some side pictures to notice. Actually now that I've seen it in person the plasticy appearance is more obvious in the pictures too. |
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If I'm not mistaken, a few of the members here have a Tissot mechanical. I believe they use unmodified ETA movements for the most part, which isn't the fanciest movement out there but it's a workhorse that should provide years of dependable service for you.
