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Fears Jubilee EditionvsTissot Ballade

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.25mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Jubilee Edition
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Powermatic 80
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875
$1,100

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What people say

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Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

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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