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Horage Autark K2 Small SecondsvsTissot Ballade

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Autark K2 Small Seconds
HorageAutark K2 Small Seconds
MSRP $5,590
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Autark K2 Small Seconds39.5mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Autark K2 Small Seconds72h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Autark K2 Small Seconds100m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Autark K2 Small Seconds$5,590
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
8.8mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
No
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
72h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,590
$1,100

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What people say

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Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds

Owners and reviewers widely praise Horage's technical capabilities and enthusiast-driven approach, with one owner highlighting the brand's craftsmanship, reliability, and value. The Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds features a Grade 5 titanium case and bracelet praised for being lightweight and comfortable for daily wear, offering 100 meters of water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve. Accuracy is rated within -4/+6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds highly for its technical innovation and value proposition.

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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