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Tissot Chrono XL Classic 45mm Mens Watch Green
Ref. T1166171609200
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The Chrono XL Classic is built around a single proposition: a large-format sports chronograph that wears more quietly than its footprint suggests. At 45mm across, it reads boldly on the wrist, yet at 11.02mm it sits flat enough that the brown alligator-grained strap can disappear beneath a cuff — an unusual combination at this diameter. The green sun-brushed dial, framed by high-contrast Arabic numerals, shifts between olive and deep forest depending on the angle of light, and gives the watch a character its plainer siblings in the XL family do not share. The ETA G10.212 inside is a Swiss quartz calibre chosen for accuracy rather than complication: daily variation of ±0.1 seconds, and an end-of-life indicator that warns before the battery fails rather than leaving the watch to stop without notice. At 75 grams complete, it is light enough that the size never becomes burdensome over a full day.
- Reference
- T1166171609200
- Brand
- Tissot
- Collection
- Chrono XL Classic
- Case size
- 45mm
- Case thickness
- 11.02mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Green
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA G10.
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Small seconds
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Brown
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 45mm
- Origin
- Swiss made
- Warranty
- 2 years
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 Back in Stock (5,429), Stainless Steel Watches (3,531), Chronograph Watches (1,379), Leather Strap Watches (1,168), Watches 44mm and Over (957) and Sports Watches (851).
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 45mm lug-to-lug keeps the 45mm case wearable
- 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 Classic alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | T1166171609200 | 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.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 45mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16cm (6¼ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb list it at £345, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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