Rolex Lady-DatejustvsTissot Bellissima

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Rolex Lady-Datejust at true scale

Lady-Datejust

Tissot Bellissima at true scale

Bellissima

Diameter

28mm

29mm

Thickness

n/a

9.6mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

55h

highest

48h

MSRP

$9,150

$875

lowest

Movement

2236

Automatic

Case

7 specs
Diameter
28mm
29mm
Thickness
n/a
9.63mm
Lug Width
n/a
5mm
Material
Rolesor
Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
White
Indices
Roman numerals
Roman

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
2236
n/a
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
55h
48h
Jewels
31
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,150
$875
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Reviews

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

Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its elegant design and beautiful dials, with many finding the 28mm case size perfect for smaller wrists. Some owners note the date wheel printing appears low in the window, and the watch is generally not considered a good investment due to depreciation. Availability and pricing are significant concerns, with wait times varying from weeks to months and preowned prices ranging from $3,500 to $6,000. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its aesthetic appeal and comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, despite its limited investment potential.

Tissot Bellissima

Owners widely praise the Tissot Bellissima for its beautiful design and objective finishing for its price point, with some finding the dial particularly lovely and special. The automatic movement, specifically the Powermatic 80, is noted as a significant plus for those who rotate watches, and the rose gold tone is appreciated for everyday wear. While some owners find the 29mm size appears large on tiny wrists, the watch is generally considered a keeper and a beautiful option, with one owner preferring it over a Seiko Presage Cocktail time. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Bellissima highly for its excellent design and finishing for the price.

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