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Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra ThinvsTissot Ballade

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Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin
MaenGrand Tonneau Ultra Thin
MSRP $1,519
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin34mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin40h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin50m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin$1,519
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
34mm
39mm
Thickness
6.4mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
MNL.04
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,519
$1,100

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What people say

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Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin

Owners widely report the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin features a La Joux-Perret D101 manual-wind movement and a double-layer enamel dial. Some owners criticize the bracelet design and find the dial too small and lacking indices. One owner describes the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin as "hideous with a good movement." On balance, owners are divided on the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin, with some appreciating its movement and dial while others find its design unappealing.

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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