TISSOT CHRONO XL CLASSIC QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH 45 MM MEN WATCH T116.617.11.057.00

Overview

Design Highlights

• Large 45 mm case provides excellent readability and strong wrist presence.
• Black dial with prominent Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock.
• Three chronograph sub-dials create a classic motorsport-inspired look.
• Silver-tone stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp.
• Luminous hands and markers improve low-light visibility.

Movement

The watch uses the ETA G10.212 Powerdrive Swiss quartz movement.

Features include:

• Central chronograph seconds hand
• 30-minute chronograph counter
• 1/10-second counter
• Date display
• Split/add timing functions

Being quartz-powered, it offers excellent accuracy with minimal maintenance compared with mechanical chronographs.

Durability

• Sapphire crystal provides strong scratch resistance.
• 316L stainless steel case and bracelet resist corrosion.
• 100-meter water resistance makes it suitable for swimming and everyday water exposure, though it is not intended for scuba diving.

Wearing Experience

Pros

• Strong value for a Swiss-made chronograph.
• Highly legible oversized dial.
• Durable sapphire crystal.
• Versatile black-and-steel color scheme.
• Reliable, low-maintenance quartz movement.

Considerations

• The 45 mm case can feel large on wrists under about 16.5–17 cm.
• At roughly 175 g, it is heavier than many modern quartz watches.
• Some enthusiasts prefer the feel of Tissot's automatic models over the Chrono XL's quartz construction. Community comments on similar Chrono XL variants are mixed regarding perceived premium feel.

Who Is It Best For?

This watch is a good fit if you want:

• A large, sporty Swiss watch.
• Quartz accuracy and low maintenance.
• A chronograph under the price range of many Swiss automatic chronographs.
• An everyday watch that can transition from casual to business-casual wear.