Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Apollo Titanium or the Tissot Ballade?

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo Titanium is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $1,100 for the Tissot Ballade — a $525 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Apollo Titanium or the Tissot Ballade?

The Phoibos Apollo Titanium wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Tissot Ballade — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Apollo Titanium or the Tissot Ballade?

The Phoibos Apollo Titanium is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Tissot Ballade.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Phoibos Apollo Titanium or the Tissot Ballade?

The Tissot Ballade carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Apollo Titanium.

What movement does the Phoibos Apollo Titanium run compared to the Tissot Ballade?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Apollo Titanium uses the Miyota 9015 and the Tissot Ballade uses the Powermatic 80.

Side by side

Phoibos Apollo TitaniumvsTissot Ballade

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

Phoibos Apollo Titanium

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MSRP $575

Tissot Ballade

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MSRP $1,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Apollo Titanium41mm

Ballade39mm

Power Reserve

Apollo Titanium40h

Ballade80h

Water Resistance

Apollo Titanium300m

Ballade100m

MSRP

Apollo Titanium$575

Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Dial Color

Green

Silver

Indices

Applied

Roman

Lume

Super-LumiNova

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Powermatic 80

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$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.

Phoibos Apollo Titanium

The Phoibos Apollo Titanium Dark Matter Blue is described as beautiful and unique, with one owner noting it as their first Chinese watch. One owner reports small marks on the case, bracelet, bezel, and case back, but otherwise finds the watch in very good condition. On balance, owners find the Phoibos Apollo Titanium to be a visually appealing and unique timepiece.

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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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