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Tissot Classic DreamvsVario 1918 Pilot

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Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $550
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Dream40mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Classic Dream80h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Classic Dream50m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Classic Dream$550
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Thickness
10.23mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
White
Indices
Indexes
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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