Thorn Watches / Vintage dress$119Current price
T017 36mm Vintage Cushion Quartz (Burgundy Red)
A cushion-case quartz with an enamel dial and sapphire for $119
T017 36mm Vintage Cushion Quartz (Burgundy Red)
or Classic Dream 42 White Dial?
Both are quartz dress watches with sapphire. Choose the Thorn T017 at $119 for a 36 mm cushion case and an enamel dial; choose the Tissot Classic Dream at $307.40 for a Swiss badge and a 42 mm, 8.05 mm case.
Tissot / Dress$307.40Current price
Classic Dream 42 White Dial
A slim Roman-numeral dress watch on leather
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Choose the T017 36mm Vintage Cushion Quartz (Burgundy Red) for
- Costs $188.40 less at its listed price
- More water resistance: 100 m vs 50 m
- Smaller case for slimmer wrists: 36 mm vs 42 mm
- Watch Ritual code SEBASTIANBASSOL supplied for $5 off
Choose the Classic Dream 42 White Dial for
- Slimmer: 8.05 mm vs 11.4 mm
- More wrist presence at 42 mm
- Watch Ritual code SEBASTIANBASSOL supplied for 10% off
The specs, side by side.
T017 36mm Vintage Cushion Quartz (Burgundy Red)Classic Dream 42 White Dial
Listed price$119 at Thorn Watches$307.40 at Watches of America
Case diameter36 mm42 mm
Thickness11.4 mm8.05 mm
Lug-to-lugNot publishedNot published
MovementVD78 quartzSwiss quartz, three hands with date
Power reserveBattery (quartz)Battery (quartz)
Water resistance100 m50 m
CrystalDouble-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coatingSapphire
Strap / braceletGenuine leather strap, 18 mmAlligator-style grained cowhide strap, standard buckle, quick-release
Who should buy which.
The T017 36mm Vintage Cushion Quartz (Burgundy Red): A buyer with a smaller wrist who wants a vintage-style watch with a bold colour at a very low price. Choose an automatic if you want a mechanical movement, or a larger watch if you prefer more wrist presence.
The Classic Dream 42 White Dial: Someone who wants a slim, formal Swiss watch for work, weddings and gifts. Choose a PR 100 if you want 100 m of water resistance and a bracelet, or an automatic for a mechanical movement.
Before you order.
THORN’s listing describes it as a quartz VD78; it does not publish a lug-to-lug span. The 18 mm strap is narrower than most.
At 5 bar it is a dress watch, not a swimming watch, and it runs on a quartz battery. Roman numerals are a traditional choice, so it is more formal than a sports watch.
A few good questions.
Should I buy the Thorn Watches T017 36mm Vintage Cushion Quartz (Burgundy Red) or the Tissot Classic Dream 42 White Dial?
Both are quartz dress watches with sapphire. Choose the Thorn T017 at $119 for a 36 mm cushion case and an enamel dial; choose the Tissot Classic Dream at $307.40 for a Swiss badge and a 42 mm, 8.05 mm case.
Which is cheaper, the Thorn Watches T017 36mm Vintage Cushion Quartz (Burgundy Red) or the Tissot Classic Dream 42 White Dial?
The Thorn Watches T017 36mm Vintage Cushion Quartz (Burgundy Red) is listed at $119, against $307.40 for the Tissot Classic Dream 42 White Dial, checked 2026-10-17.
Which is more water resistant, the Thorn Watches T017 36mm Vintage Cushion Quartz (Burgundy Red) or the Tissot Classic Dream 42 White Dial?
The Thorn Watches T017 36mm Vintage Cushion Quartz (Burgundy Red) is rated to 100 m, against 50 m for the Tissot Classic Dream 42 White Dial.
Is there a discount code for the Thorn Watches T017 36mm Vintage Cushion Quartz (Burgundy Red) or the Tissot Classic Dream 42 White Dial?
SEBASTIANBASSOL is our supplied code for $5 off at Thorn Watches; confirm it applies at checkout. SEBASTIANBASSOL is our supplied code for 10% off at Watches of America; confirm it applies at checkout.
More head-to-heads.
Specs: THORN Watches product page (checked October 17, 2026) and Tissot product page (checked October 17, 2026). Prices are the listed prices at the store each shop button opens.