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Tissot Chrono XL Vintage 45mm Mens Watch Blue
Ref. T1166171604200
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The Chrono XL sits at the larger end of what Tissot produces, and the Vintage variant uses that canvas deliberately: a brushed steel finish rather than polished, large Arabic numerals, and a blue dial that reads more field watch than podium, pulling the whole thing away from contemporary sport-watch conventions and towards something with the unhurried presence of a pilot's instrument. For a 45mm case, 79 grams is genuinely light, and just over 11mm thin means it tracks the wrist rather than perching on it. The brown leather strap, with its contrast stitching and quick-release spring bars, suits the retro brief and makes swapping to any 22mm band a matter of seconds and no tools. The ETA G10.212 inside is part of ETA's quartz chronograph range and is valued for one practical reason above all: it runs reliably without demanding attention. Its end-of-life indicator — the seconds hand stepping in two-second jumps rather than one — gives clear warning before the battery actually fails, which matters more than it sounds on a watch people tend to reach for without thinking.
- Reference
- T1166171604200
- Brand
- Tissot
- Collection
- T-Sport
- Case size
- 45mm
- Case thickness
- 11mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA G10.
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Brown
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
- Strap
- Interchangeable
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 6 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (3,197), Chronograph Watches (1,234), Leather Strap Watches (1,049), Blue Dial Watches (876), Watches 44mm and Over (849) and Sports Watches (784).
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What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
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
Worth knowing
- 45mm is a large watch with real presence
- Leather does not suit regular contact with water
Tissot Chrono XL Vintage alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | T1166171604200 | R8873642001 | 010-02936-03 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £345 | £345 | £325 |
| Case size | 45mm | 45mm | 45mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Silicone 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 Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £345, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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