Sternglas Naos AutomatikvsTissot 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.

Sternglas Naos Automatik at true scale

Naos Automatik

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic at true scale

Classic Dream Swissmatic

Diameter

38mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

42h

72h

highest

MSRP

$463

lowest

$550

Movement

Miyota 8215

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Indices
n/a
Indexes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
n/a
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$550
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Reviews

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

Sternglas Naos Automatik

The Sternglas Naos Automatik is praised for its stylish Bauhaus design and solid build quality for its price, featuring a sapphire crystal and elegant case. Owners find the 38mm model lighter than comparable watches and prefer its aesthetic over smartwatches. However, some dial text is too small and slim for easy readability, and the Milanese strap and clasp are considered lower quality, with the quick-change system not meeting advertised standards. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Naos Automatik highly for its Bauhaus design and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The German minimalist and Bauhaus aesthetic is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch offers superior value compared to the Junghans Max Bill.

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.