Limes DayDate S . LSvsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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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.

Limes DayDate S . LS at true scale

DayDate S . LS

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic at true scale

Classic Dream Swissmatic

Diameter

40.5mm

42mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

n/a

$550

Movement

ETA 2834-2

Automatic

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
11.53mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Indices
n/a
Indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2834-2
n/a
Power Reserve
n/a
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$550
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Reviews

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Limes DayDate S . LS

Owners widely praise the Limes DayDate S . LS for its precise dials featuring a day-date display, guilloché patterns, blued Breguet hands, and Roman numerals, all presented in a refined 40.5mm case with stepped lugs and coin-edge sides. The watch is also recognized for its originality and value, with one owner noting a manufacturing delay. Overall, owners rate the Limes DayDate S . LS highly for its detailed dial work and refined case design at an affordable price.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy, easy-to-read white dial with Roman numerals, elegant design, and superb wearability due to balanced dimensions. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal and Swiss automatic movement, with some finding it a great value around $150-$250. However, opinions are split on its value at higher price points, with some criticizing the movement as basic for the cost and others justifying the price difference with features like a Nivachron balance spring. Some owners feel the 42mm case wears large on smaller wrists, and one reviewer noted sharp case edges on a related model. Accuracy figures vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day for the Swissmatic movement. Overall, owners and reviewers see the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic as a well-designed, affordable Swiss automatic, particularly when found at lower price points.

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