Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Tissot Ballade?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1970 is the cheaper of the two at $310, against $1,100 for the Tissot Ballade — a $790 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Tissot Ballade?

The Dan Henry 1970 wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Tissot Ballade — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Tissot Ballade?

The Dan Henry 1970 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Tissot Ballade.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Tissot Ballade?

The Tissot Ballade carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1970.

Side by side

Dan Henry 1970vsTissot Ballade

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

Dan Henry 1970

DH70-40M-O12

MSRP $310

Tissot Ballade

t1564081103300

MSRP $1,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

197040mm

Ballade39mm

Power Reserve

197040h

Ballade80h

Water Resistance

1970200m

Ballade100m

MSRP

1970$310

Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Orange

Silver

Indices

Applied

Roman

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Powermatic 80

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$310

$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 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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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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