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Tissot Dream 42mm Mens Watch
Ref. T1294101103100
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The Classic Dream collection traces back to smaller-cased dress watches built around plain, legible dials — this 42mm iteration updates that formula with a broader, more contemporary presence while keeping the same flat commitment. At 8.05mm, it is genuinely thin for a metal-bracelet watch at this size, thin enough to disappear beneath a shirt cuff without the usual bulk of a steel bracelet adding to the silhouette. The silver dial is uncluttered, relying on polished dauphine hands and baton indices rather than applied lume to make its case — a deliberate choice that suits the dressy register and means the watch reads as considered rather than compromised. The ETA F06.115 inside is a well-regarded Swiss-made quartz from ETA's Trendline family, with HeavyDrive shock resistance to protect hand alignment and a low-battery indicator so the watch does not simply stop without warning. The butterfly clasp closes flush and opens on twin push-buttons; link adjustment uses removable friction pins, which requires a steady hand but keeps the bracelet looking clean at the wrist.
- Reference
- T1294101103100
- Brand
- Tissot
- Collection
- Classic Dream
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 8.05mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA F06.
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
Learn more about Tissot
Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son Charles-Émile founded the company in Le Locle in 1853, assembling gold pocket watches and, unusually for the time, exporting aggressively — Russia became a major market within a decade.
Tissot's history is a sequence of firsts achieved through willingness to try materials and ideas the establishment considered unserious. The first mass-produced pocket watch with two time zones came in 1853. The first anti-magnetic wristwatch in 1930. The Astrolon of 1971 was the first watch with a movement made largely of injection-moulded plastic, and it worked. The RockWatch of 1985 used Alpine granite for the case, followed by watches in wood and mother-of-pearl.
The T-Touch of 1999 was the most significant: a tactile sapphire crystal allowing the wearer to access altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer, and chronograph by touching the glass, years before touchscreens were commonplace.
Tissot merged with Omega in 1930 and both became founding members of what is now the Swatch Group. Its position in the group is volume and accessibility — Swiss mechanical and quartz watches at prices most people can reach, with the Powermatic 80 movement offering an eighty-hour reserve at entry level.
The company has held timekeeping roles across cycling, basketball, motorsport, and fencing.
- 1853
- Founded in Le Locle by Charles-Félicien and Charles-Émile Tissot.
- 1930
- Merges with Omega; releases the first anti-magnetic wristwatch.
- 1971
- The Astrolon uses a plastic movement.
- 1985
- The RockWatch is cased in Alpine granite.
- 1999
- The T-Touch introduces a tactile sapphire crystal.
Also in 3 collections
This watch appears in the Tissot Classic Dream range (11), Stainless Steel Watches (3,531) and Silver Dial Watches (792).
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 8.05mm is unusually slim for a 42mm case
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Tissot's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Tissot Dream alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | T1294101103100 | 010-02985-00 | R8873653002 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £290 | £270 | £299 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42.2mm | 41mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Silicone strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
22mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £290, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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