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Tissot Classic Dream SwissmaticvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
11.53mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Navy
Indices
Indexes
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swissmatic
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$299

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What people say

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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