Which is cheaper, the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) or the Tissot Ballade?

At MSRP the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) is the cheaper of the two at $519, against $1,100 for the Tissot Ballade — a $581 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) or the Tissot Ballade?

The Tissot Ballade wears larger at 39mm versus 38.5mm for the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) or the Tissot Ballade?

The Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) is rated to 4800m versus 100m for the Tissot Ballade.

What movement does the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) run compared to the Tissot Ballade?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) uses the Monbrey MB1 and the Tissot Ballade uses the Tissot Powermatic 80.

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Monbrey Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)

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MSRP $519

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MSRP $1,100

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13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)38.5mm

Ballade39mm

Power Reserve

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)—

Ballade80h

Water Resistance

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)4,800m

Ballade100m

MSRP

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)$519

Ballade$1,100

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Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Silver

Indices

—

Roman

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Monbrey MB1

Tissot Powermatic 80

Power Reserve

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$519

$1,100

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