Sternglas Naos AutomatikvsTissot 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.

Sternglas Naos Automatik at true scale

Naos Automatik

Tissot Classic Dream at true scale

Classic Dream

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

10.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

$463

lowest

$550

Movement

Miyota 8215

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Indices
n/a
Indexes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
42h
80h
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

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.