Defakto StrukturvsTissot 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.

Defakto Struktur at true scale

Struktur

Tissot Ballade at true scale

Ballade

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.8mm

n/a

Thickness

6.6mm

lowest

8.3mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

n/a

$400

Movement

Ronda 6004.D

11.5'

Case

4 specs
Thickness
6.6mm
8.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 6004.D
11.5'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$400
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Reviews

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Defakto Struktur

Owners praise the Defakto Struktur for its quality materials, craftsmanship, and minimalist design, with some appreciating its novelty and uncommon sub-seconds dial. One owner found the crown's date setting awkward due to internal movement without external display change. Concerns exist regarding the brand's business status, with reports of unanswered emails and a partially broken shopping cart. Overall, owners value the Defakto Struktur for its design and materials, though some question its price for a quartz model.

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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