Which is cheaper, the Fears Brunswick or the Tissot Ballade?

At MSRP the Tissot Ballade is the cheaper of the two at $1,100, against $3,125 for the Fears Brunswick — a $2,025 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Brunswick or the Tissot Ballade?

The Tissot Ballade wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Fears Brunswick — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Brunswick or the Tissot Ballade?

The Tissot Ballade is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Fears Brunswick.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Brunswick or the Tissot Ballade?

The Tissot Ballade carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Brunswick.

What movement does the Fears Brunswick run compared to the Tissot Ballade?

The Fears Brunswick runs a manual caliber (ETA 7001), while the Tissot Ballade runs a automatic (Powermatic 80).

Side by side

Fears BrunswickvsTissot Ballade

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

Fears Brunswick

fears-brunswick

MSRP $3,125

Tissot Ballade

t1564081103300

MSRP $1,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Brunswick38mm

Ballade39mm

Power Reserve

Brunswick40h

Ballade80h

Water Resistance

Brunswick10m

Ballade100m

MSRP

Brunswick$3,125

Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Thickness

11.25mm

10.98mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

39mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

10m

100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Brown

Silver

Indices

Applied

Roman

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA 7001

Powermatic 80

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,125

$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.

Fears Brunswick

Fears Brunswick owners and reviewers widely praise its elegant, vintage-inspired design, beautiful cushion case shape, and textured dials, with specific commendations for hand-polished German dials and hand-applied numerals. Some reviewers would prefer a screw-down crown despite the 100m water resistance, and one owner notes the price point is steep for a microbrand with an off-the-shelf movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick highly for its charming design and dial finishing.

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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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