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Tissot Classic DreamvsVaer Tactical Field

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What people say

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Tissot Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

Vaer Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Dream40mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
Classic Dream80h
Tactical Field
Water Resistance
Classic Dream50m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
Classic Dream$550
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
10.23mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
36mm
Indices
Indexes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Tissot Powermatic 80
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$199
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