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Tissot · Ballade

Tissot Ballade

Dress

$1,100In stock
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Case

Diameter
30mm
Thickness
10.55mm
Lug width
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Yes
Dial colour
Silver
Indices
Roman
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

Caliber
Tissot Powermatic 80
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
48h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
sunburst
Bezel
fluted
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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Ballade collection · 3 watches

Ballade
Ballade39mm
Ballade
Ballade40mm

3 colorways

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its immaculate quality and design relative to its price point, with specific commendations for its dial, fluted bezel, and Jubilee bracelet. Reviewers highlight its value proposition, noting COSC certification and robust construction with quality movement technology, including a silicon balance spring and up to an 80-hour power reserve. While the 41mm case is considered wearable due to its thinness, some owners and reviewers prefer 39mm proportions. The leather strap and butterfly clasp draw criticism, though one review mentions quick-release tabs on the bracelet. One commenter notes the quartz movement as a significant drawback, preferring an automatic option. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot Ballade a strong value, particularly for its design and chronometer-certified movement under $1,000.

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