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Seestern S446 GMTvsTissot Ballade

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S446 GMT
SeesternS446 GMT
MSRP $299
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S446 GMT39.5mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
S446 GMT41hh
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
S446 GMT100m
Ballade100m
MSRP
S446 GMT$299
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Cream
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A GMT
Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41hh
80h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$1,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S446 GMT for its stunning finishing and extreme value, with a sapphire crystal and adjustable clasp. The winding action is noted as buttery smooth, and the 39.5mm case size is considered very wearable. Some owners, however, flag the lume as a weak point and one owner found the bracelet clasp lacked sufficient micro-adjustment. The Seestern S446 GMT is considered an extreme value for the dollar. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S446 GMT highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition at its price point.

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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