Is this a good first Swiss watch?

Yes. It gives you a Swiss brand, sapphire crystal and a reliable quartz chronograph without the upkeep of a mechanical movement.

It is water resistant for splashes and handwashing, but the leather strap and modest water rating make it unsuitable for swimming.

How does it compare with the non-chronograph Carson Premium?

The chronograph adds pushers and subdials for a sportier look and more functions, while the plain version is thinner and dressier.

It wears moderately large. Wrists under about 6.5 inches may find it on the big side for a dress watch.

No. The quartz movement runs on a battery, typically for a few years, and needs no winding.

The watch on its leather strap, a Tissot presentation box and warranty paperwork.

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings.

4 stores we checked sell it, including Belk, kranichs.com, watch-galleria.com, Apex Jewelers.

At kranichs.com, for $450.00, 22% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

$450.00at kranichs.comChecked 1 h ago

22% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 4 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.