Beda'a AnglesvsTissot Ballade

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Beda'a Angles at true scale

Angles

Tissot Ballade at true scale

Ballade

Diameter

37mm

40mm

Thickness

5.8mm

lowest

8.3mm

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

MSRP

$907

$400

lowest

Movement

Ronda 1062

11.5'

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
5.8mm
8.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 1062
11.5'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$907
$400
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Beda'a Angles

The Beda'a Angles Mecaline is noted for its slim 6mm case and angular, symmetrical design with mixed finishes. It features minimalist dials and a small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock, and is offered on Epsom leather straps. On balance, reviewers praise the Beda'a Angles Mecaline for its striking design and slim profile.

Tissot Ballade

Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its exceptional value, comfortable wearability, and impressive dial finishing, with many considering it a standout in its price segment. Reviewers highlight its COSC-certified automatic movements, often noting the Powermatic 80 with a silicon balance spring, and a slim case profile. Some owners find the design reminiscent of other luxury watches, and the Jubilee-style bracelet and leather straps receive mixed feedback, with some finding them lacking premium features or detracting from the watch's elegance. One owner expressed disappointment that the specific model they encountered was quartz, preferring an automatic version. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Ballade highly for its blend of design, precision, and value, making it an accessible "nice watch."