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Tissot Classic Dream SwissmaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
38.3mm
Thickness
11.53mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Indexes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Swissmatic
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$3,700

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What people say

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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