Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik or the Tissot Ballade?

At MSRP the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik is the cheaper of the two at $463, against $1,100 for the Tissot Ballade — a $637 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik or the Tissot Ballade?

The Sternglas Hamburg Automatik wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Tissot Ballade — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik or the Tissot Ballade?

The Tissot Ballade is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik or the Tissot Ballade?

The Tissot Ballade carries a 80-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik.

What movement does the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik run compared to the Tissot Ballade?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik uses the Miyota 8215 and the Tissot Ballade uses the Powermatic 80.

Side by side

Sternglas Hamburg AutomatikvsTissot Ballade

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

Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

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MSRP $463

Tissot Ballade

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MSRP $1,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hamburg Automatik42mm

Ballade39mm

Power Reserve

Hamburg Automatik42h

Ballade80h

Water Resistance

Hamburg Automatik50m

Ballade100m

MSRP

Hamburg Automatik$463

Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

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Silver

Indices

Applied

Roman

Lume

Luminova

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Powermatic 80

Power Reserve

42h

80h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$463

$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.

Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik's handsome design and good build quality for the price. The watch features a gold PVD case and a matte blue dial with orange Super-LumiNova, and its 42mm diameter wears well due to a short lug-to-lug distance. The Miyota 8215 movement is accurate to -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik for its unique design and value.

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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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