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Tissot Classic Dream SwissmaticvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
11.53mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Grey
Indices
Indexes
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$428

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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 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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