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Archimede Watches Pilot 45vsTissot Classic Dream

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Archimede Watches Pilot 45

Archimede Watches Pilot 45 is widely praised for its value and craftsmanship, with owners appreciating the clean design and the brand's reputation. The 45mm case is noted as fitting well on larger wrists, and some find it wears comfortably even on smaller wrists due to its lug-to-lug length. One owner specifically likes the blue dial. Timekeeping varies, with one report of poor performance and intermittent stopping, while another owner states it runs at about +10 seconds per day. A reviewer noted the desire for an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot 45 highly for its value and build quality, despite some variability in timekeeping.

Tissot Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot 4545mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
Pilot 45
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
Pilot 4530m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
Pilot 45$1,115
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,115
$550
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