Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Tissot Ballade?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1945 is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $1,100 for the Tissot Ballade — a $800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Tissot Ballade?

The Dan Henry 1945 wears larger at 41.5mm versus 39mm for the Tissot Ballade — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Tissot Ballade?

The Tissot Ballade carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1945.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1945 run compared to the Tissot Ballade?

The Dan Henry 1945 runs a quartz caliber, while the Tissot Ballade runs a automatic (Powermatic 80).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1945vsTissot Ballade

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Dan Henry 1945

1945-wwii-chronograph

MSRP $300

Tissot Ballade

t1564081103300

MSRP $1,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

194541.5mm

Ballade39mm

Power Reserve

194540h

Ballade80h

Water Resistance

1945—

Ballade100m

MSRP

1945$300

Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

Roman

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Powermatic 80

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$1,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Dan Henry 1945

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dan Henry 1945 for its rugged WW2-era pilot watch aesthetic and affordable price, with many appreciating its vintage hands and smooth chronograph sweep from the Miyota 6S20 meca-quartz movement. However, some find the 41.5mm case too large and the dial overly busy with subdials and scales, and note its 13.8mm thickness is substantial for a quartz chronograph. On balance, the consensus is that the Dan Henry 1945 offers significant vintage style and value for its price, despite some reservations about its dial layout and dimensions.

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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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