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Tissot Classic Dream SwissmaticvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.53mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Indexes
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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