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Tissot Chrono L 42mm Mens Watch Stainless Steel Blue
Ref. T1164171104200
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The Chrono L arrived as a deliberate scaling-back of the Chrono XL, bringing the same bold, Arabic-numeral dial and sport-chronograph character into a 42mm case that more wrists can actually wear. The blue dial sits behind that architecture with enough depth to read differently in shade than in sunlight. At just under 11mm thick, it disappears under a cuff in a way that a chronograph of this size rarely does — the proportion is genuinely unusual and makes it easier to treat as an everyday piece than the XL it descended from. The butterfly clasp releases cleanly without fumbling, and the quick-release spring bar system means the bracelet can be swapped without tools, which matters more than it sounds when you actually use it. The G10.212 carries one practical detail worth knowing: when the battery runs low, the seconds hand shifts to a four-second jump rather than dying without warning, giving the owner a clear heads-up rather than an unexpected stop.
- Reference
- T1164171104200
- Brand
- Tissot
- Collection
- Chrono L
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 11mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA G10.212
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Small seconds, Tachymeter
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
Learn more about Tissot
Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son Charles-Émile founded the company in Le Locle in 1853, assembling gold pocket watches and, unusually for the time, exporting aggressively — Russia became a major market within a decade.
Tissot's history is a sequence of firsts achieved through willingness to try materials and ideas the establishment considered unserious. The first mass-produced pocket watch with two time zones came in 1853. The first anti-magnetic wristwatch in 1930. The Astrolon of 1971 was the first watch with a movement made largely of injection-moulded plastic, and it worked. The RockWatch of 1985 used Alpine granite for the case, followed by watches in wood and mother-of-pearl.
The T-Touch of 1999 was the most significant: a tactile sapphire crystal allowing the wearer to access altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer, and chronograph by touching the glass, years before touchscreens were commonplace.
Tissot merged with Omega in 1930 and both became founding members of what is now the Swatch Group. Its position in the group is volume and accessibility — Swiss mechanical and quartz watches at prices most people can reach, with the Powermatic 80 movement offering an eighty-hour reserve at entry level.
The company has held timekeeping roles across cycling, basketball, motorsport, and fencing.
- 1853
- Founded in Le Locle by Charles-Félicien and Charles-Émile Tissot.
- 1930
- Merges with Omega; releases the first anti-magnetic wristwatch.
- 1971
- The Astrolon uses a plastic movement.
- 1985
- The RockWatch is cased in Alpine granite.
- 1999
- The T-Touch introduces a tactile sapphire crystal.
Also in 5 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (5,429), Stainless Steel Watches (3,531), Chronograph Watches (1,379), Blue Dial Watches (983) and Sports Watches (851).
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Tissot's range as we list it
Tissot Chrono L alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | T1164171104200 | SSB443P1 | 35664AP24BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £385 | £379 | £375 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
22mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb list it at £385, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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