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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsTissot Ballade

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

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.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
Ballade100m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.4mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Silver
Indices
Roman
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
80h
Jewels
21
0
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$1,100
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