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Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All SilvervsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver

The Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver wins consistent praise from owners for its clean, Bauhaus-inspired minimalist design and versatility across casual and business-casual settings. The Sellita SW200-1 movement delivers excellent accuracy, running under 2 seconds per day, and owners single out the refined finishing, solid build quality, and pleasant leather strap feel. The watch has earned multiple design awards for its simplistic, sophisticated dial. The 42.5mm case and sapphire crystal (front and back) round out a well-executed package that owners describe as great value for a modern dress-sport watch. Overall, the Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver is rated highly by owners for its timeless Bauhaus design language and finishing quality 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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver42.5mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver50m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver$539
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
42mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$539
$550
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