Duxot Quadrata AutomaticvsTissot Classic Dream

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Duxot Quadrata Automatic at true scale

Quadrata Automatic

Tissot Classic Dream at true scale

Classic Dream

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

11.5mm

10.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$320

lowest

$550

Movement

Seiko NH35

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Indices
n/a
Indexes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$320
$550
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Duxot Quadrata Automatic

Owners widely consider the Duxot Quadrata Automatic a good deal for its price, appreciating its quality Chinese manufacturing and reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some find it unique-looking, though a portion of owners feel it is overpriced given the brand's ownership and use of off-the-shelf movements. One owner noted their Duxot Atlantica's 42mm size, 50mm lug-to-lug, and 22mm lug width as suitable for daily wear. On balance, owners view the Duxot Quadrata Automatic positively for its value and dependable components, despite some reservations about its pricing relative to its origins.

From video reviewers

The value at the price point is a strength. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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.