Tissot Chrono XL Classic T116.617.16.047.00 Men's Chronograph Watch Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Tissot T116.617.16.047.00 Chrono XL Classic combines a large stainless-steel case with a blue dial, sapphire crystal and a brown leather strap. Its quartz movement, chronograph, date display and luminous hands make it practical for everyday wear, while 100m water resistance adds useful versatility.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Strong scratch resistance for everyday wear
- ✓ 100m water resistance and a chronograph provide useful versatility
- ✓ Quartz ETA G10.212 movement is suited to accurate, low-maintenance timekeeping
- ✓ Readability in low light
Key Specifications
- Strap
- Brown leather
- Weight
- 75g
- Calibre
- ETA G10.212
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, date, end-of-life indicator and small seconds
- Dial colour
- Blue
- Case diameter
- 45.00mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case thickness
- 11.02mm
- Luminous details
- Luminous hands and markers
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Manufacturer product code
- T116.617.16.047.00
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good fit for buyers who prefer a bold 45mm watch with a sporty appearance.
- ✓ Suitable for those wanting chronograph timing, date display and everyday water resistance.
- ✓ The leather strap and blue dial work well for both smart-casual and weekend wear.
- ✓ A practical choice for buyers who prefer quartz convenience over mechanical movement.
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Design and wearability
The watch uses a large 45mm round stainless-steel case with a silver finish, giving it a clear, sporty presence. At 75g, the supplied information indicates a relatively light watch for its size, while the brown leather strap adds a more refined touch than a fully sporty strap would.
The blue dial, fixed stainless-steel bezel and sapphire crystal create a distinctive everyday design. The 22mm lug width confirms the watch's substantial proportions, so it is best suited to buyers who actively want an oversized look rather than a discreet timepiece.
Functions and everyday practicality
The quartz ETA G10.212 movement supports straightforward daily timekeeping, with a chronograph for stopwatch-style timing, a date display, small seconds and an end-of-life indicator. These functions add usefulness without requiring the regular winding associated with a mechanical watch.
100m water resistance gives the watch practical everyday protection, and the supplied information states that the hands and markers are luminous for low-light readability. Sapphire crystal is another notable strength, helping the watch resist scratches during normal use.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.