Tissot Classic Dream SwissmaticvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic at true scale

Classic Dream Swissmatic

Longines MASTER COLLECTION at true scale

MASTER COLLECTION

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.7mm

Thickness

11.5mm

10.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

72h

72h

MSRP

$550

lowest

$3,000

Movement

Automatic

Longines L897.2

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.53mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
n/a
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Indices
Indexes
Painted Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Longines L897.2
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds, month and date by annual calendar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$3,000
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Reviews

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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 MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION for its excellent fit and finish, classically styled vintage theme, and beautiful dial execution with engraved numerals. The Master Collection is considered a great value Swiss dress watch, especially when purchased below retail, with its annual calendar complication noted as a clean and unfussy realization. Some owners find the traditional styling overshadowed by sportier trends, and one owner reported a broken moon phase setting mechanism requiring professional service. Overall, owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION highly for its dial execution and value at the price point.

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