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Tissot Classic Dream SwissmaticvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.53mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
White
Indices
Indexes
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swissmatic
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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