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Tissot · Ballade

Tissot Ballade

Dress

$400In stock
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Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
8.25mm
Lug-to-lug
40mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Yes
Dial colour
Blue
Indices
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

Caliber
11.5'
Type
Quartz
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
Ballade30mm
Ballade
Ballade39mm

13 colorways

Size
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02The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its exceptional value, immaculate quality, and impressive execution, particularly highlighting its detailed dial finishing, fluted bezel, and comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently flag the COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement with an 80-hour power reserve and silicon balance spring as significant strengths, contributing to its appeal as an accessible "nice watch." The 39mm size is favored by some for its wearability, and the Jubilee-style bracelet receives positive mentions for its solid construction, though its clasp features are noted as lacking premium elements. One owner found the watch mesmerizing, comparing its dial and bezel to tributes of other luxury watches. A specific concern raised by one owner was disappointment that their Ballade model was quartz, expressing a strong desire for an automatic version.

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