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Formex Field AutomaticvsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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What people say

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Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

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

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Automatic40mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
Field Automatic41h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
Field Automatic150m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
Field Automatic$881
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Ash Grey
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
41h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$881
$550
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