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Tissot Classic Dream SwissmaticvsVario Futurist

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Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.53mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Purple
Indices
Indexes
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swissmatic
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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