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Venezianico Arsenale BizantinovsTissot Ballade

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Arsenale Bizantino
VenezianicoArsenale Bizantino
MSRP $1,050
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bizantino40mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bizantino40h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bizantino100m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Arsenale Bizantino$1,050
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
39mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$1,100

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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino

The Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino is widely praised for its unique Byzantine art engraving across the case and bracelet, and its elegant gray fumé dial. Owners find it extremely comfortable and appreciate its solid build quality for the €900 price point. However, reviewers note that the bracelet screws are unattractive up close, and the seconds hand can be difficult to see in certain lighting conditions, impacting legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino highly for its distinctive artistic design and comfortable wearability.

Tissot Ballade

Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its excellent value, immaculate quality for the price, and attractive design, with many highlighting the mesmerizing dial and hobnail or fluted bezel. Reviewers and owners alike commend its comfortable 39mm proportions and slim case, noting the COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement as a significant strength. Some owners find the included strap and clasp to be areas for potential improvement, and one owner noted disappointment with a quartz movement in a specific model. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot Ballade a strong value proposition, excelling in design and movement certification at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Tissot Ballade's unique, intricately cut ribbed bezel design adds depth and character to the case. The watch's stunning finishing is a notable strength, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. A drawback is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a concern for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.

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