BUREI Business Quartz Steel BraceletvsTissot 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.

BUREI Business Quartz Steel Bracelet at true scale

Business Quartz Steel Bracelet

Tissot Ballade at true scale

Ballade

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

10mm

8.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

MSRP

$46

lowest

$400

Movement

Japanese quartz movement

11.5'

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10mm
8.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Japanese quartz movement
11.5'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$46
$400
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Reviews

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

BUREI Business Quartz Steel Bracelet

Owners widely praise the BUREI Business Quartz Steel Bracelet for its robust build, comfortable size and weight, and excellent value for the price. Several owners highlight the pleasing starry dial, signed crown, and framed date window as positive details. The bracelet is described by some as fantastic with a nice taper, while others find it to be just "ehhh" and note that polished surfaces and the bracelet scratch easily. One owner specifically mentioned the 20mm lug width on the quartz model. The watch utilizes a Japanese quartz movement and has 30m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the BUREI Business Quartz Steel Bracelet highly for its value and pleasing aesthetic details, despite some reservations about the bracelet's durability and finishing.

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."

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