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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsTissot Ballade

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What people say

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

Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Ballade100m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
39mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Indices
Roman
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
56h
80h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,100
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