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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black AutomaticvsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895
Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Indexes
Lume
X1 C3
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2
Swissmatic
Power Reserve
65h
72h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$550

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

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.

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