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Ferro Time Master 70vsTissot Ballade

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Time Master 70
FerroTime Master 70
MSRP $685
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100
What people say

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

Ferro Time Master 70

The Ferro Time Master 70 is praised for its distinctive 1970s-inspired polygon case and visually striking silver dial with orange accents and unique lume colors. Owners appreciate the retro design with unique touches, clean dial, and lumed markers, along with the smooth winding of the Miyota 9039 movement. Its 39mm diameter, 10.4mm thickness, and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions contribute to comfortable wearability, further enhanced by a well-executed faux-single link bracelet featuring a practical on-the-fly micro-adjustment clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Ferro Time Master 70 highly for its retro design and comfortable 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
Time Master 7047mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Time Master 7040h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Time Master 7050m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Time Master 70$685
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
47mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$685
$1,100
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