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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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What people say

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Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

From video reviewers

The watch's slim case and comfortable dimensions are praised. Reviewers found the $700 price point to be expensive.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Salmon
Silver
Indices
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$550
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