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The Tissot Visodate 39mm Nears Affordable Horological Perfection
ArticleHands-on reviewAug 2026Matthew Catellier
Very positiveRecommends
The reviewer sees the redesigned Visodate 39mm as a dramatic improvement. It is praised for its slim, well-proportioned case, excellent wearability, comfortable bracelet and refined dial, making it a leading watch in its segment. The only reservation is the limited water resistance.
Suits: Buyers around $850 wanting a slim, retro sporty dress watch for daily wear
Disclosure: Retailer stock
What the review says, point by point
- Case & proportionspositive
- Considers the case size one of the best for this watch type at the price.
- Likes the thin polished bezel and well-proportioned, bevelled lugs.
- Praises the low-profile box sapphire crystal for not adding excess thickness.
- Calls the redesign one of the best watch makeovers in recent years from any brand.
- Wearabilitypositive
- Finds the fit excellent despite usually finding 39mm time-and-date watches large.
- The 10.45mm thickness lets it sit very flat and reduces weight.
- Names it the best wearing of its competitor group.
- Bracelet & strappositive
- Finds the bracelet extremely comfortable, not overly thick or wide.
- Notes the links feel supple on the wrist.
- Finishing & buildpositive
- Feels the case finishing and details are a notch above prior Tissots handled.
- Impressed by the tight fit where end-links meet the case.
- Dialpositive
- Loves the retro lume plots above the baton markers.
- Large hands give excellent legibility.
- Notes the hands lean sporty while the rest of the dial leans dressy.
- The box crystal distorts the dial less than usual at shallow angles.
- Designpositive
- Describes the overall result as understated but classy.
- Likes that flamboyancy is reduced while the retro appeal is kept.
- Functionalitynegative
- Limited water resistance and no screw-down crown hold it back from go-anywhere use.
- Versatilitypositive
- Formal look that still works easily with casual clothes.
- Considers it very wearable as a daily watch.
- Would not consider it a go-anywhere-do-anything watch like an Oyster Perpetual.
- Movementpositive
- Refers approvingly to the familiar Powermatic 80 movement.
- Valuepositive
- Would be a top contender at around $850.
- Considers it one of the leading watches in its segment.
- Compared with
- Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38: Visodate judged best wearing; expected to challenge the Khaki Field.
- Mido Multifort Patrimony: Visodate judged the best wearing among competitors.
- Seiko Presage Style60's: Visodate judged the best wearing among competitors.
- Orient Bambino 38: Cheaper rival; Visodate judged better wearing.
- Rolex Oyster Perpetual: The Oyster Perpetual is a true GADA watch; the Visodate is not.
