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Tissot Classic Dream SwissmaticvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.53mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swissmatic
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$328

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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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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