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Tissot Classic Dream SwissmaticvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.53mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Indexes

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Swissmatic
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$2,350

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its faithful vintage design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic sizing, with many appreciating the "marble-like" patina on the cream dial. The watch is considered a strong value, offering great construction and a genuine alligator strap, with some owners finding it a versatile everyday or dress watch. Accuracy is generally reported as decent, and a slim movement contributes to its wearability. However, some owners note the 3-bar water resistance is limiting, and one owner found the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback made it wear tall and difficult to slip under a cuff. On balance, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

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