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Tissot Classic DreamvsLongines RECORD

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Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $550
RECORD
LonginesRECORD
MSRP $2,450

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Dream40mm
RECORD40mm
Power Reserve
Classic Dream80h
RECORD72h
Water Resistance
Classic Dream50m
RECORD30m
MSRP
Classic Dream$550
RECORD$2,450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
10.23mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
49.6mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Indices
Indexes
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
L888.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
80h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$2,450

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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.

Longines RECORD

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines RECORD for its COSC-certified L888.4 movement, often noting its excellent accuracy, with one owner reporting figures between 0 and +2 seconds per day and another experiencing -5 seconds per day in its worst position. The watch is frequently highlighted for its comfortable, thin case, described as elegant and well-balanced, with specific mentions of the clean dial design, applied numerals, and sharp blue hands. Some owners find the Roman numeral font exceptional and the watch a great value for its price. However, several sources point out a lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet and no lume, with 30m water resistance also noted as minimal. One reviewer found the 40mm size with a 13.8mm thickness cumbersome and its legibility terrible due to the handset and dial printing, while another owner felt the watch wore larger than expected.

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