Alexander Shorokhoff Alzenau AutomaticvsTissot Classic Dream
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Measurements
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Alzenau Automatic
Classic Dream
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
10.2mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$1,299
$550
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners praise the Alexander Shorokhoff Alzenau Automatic - Alexander Shorokhoff Uhren for its uniquely attractive, quirky designs and excellent dial finishing, with one owner noting his wife "absolutely loves" the piece. The watch features characteristic "Alice in Wonderland" style numerals and a "60" at the 12 o'clock position. While the overall quality is considered good for the price, dial printing is noted as not the sharpest, and some find the watches very shiny. On balance, owners rate the Alexander Shorokhoff Alzenau Automatic - Alexander Shorokhoff Uhren highly for its distinctive avant-garde design and dial finishing.
Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its elegant design, clean traditional face, and exceptional value, with many highlighting its sapphire crystal and Swiss automatic movement. Reviewers note its superb wearability, with one owner specifically mentioning its thin 8.1mm thickness and 40mm case. Some owners desire increased water resistance beyond the 50m specification. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic styling and strong value proposition.
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