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Tissot Classic DreamvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $550
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Dream40mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Classic Dream80h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Classic Dream50m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Classic Dream$550
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.23mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
41mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Blue
Indices
Indexes
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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