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Garrick S7 TimepiecevsTissot Ballade

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S7 Timepiece
GarrickS7 Timepiece
MSRP $9,525
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S7 Timepiece38mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
S7 Timepiece
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
S7 Timepiece100m
Ballade100m
MSRP
S7 Timepiece$9,525
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BF04
Powermatic 80
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,525
$1,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Garrick S7 Timepiece

Garrick S7 Timepiece owners praise its excellent finishing, in-house component production, and extensive customization options, describing it as a true watchmaker's creation that justifies its approximately one-year lead time. The watch features a unique aesthetic with raised circular minute tracks, metal badge logos, and minimalist dials, a design language derived from Breguet. On balance, owners rate the Garrick S7 highly for its bespoke nature and the quality of its finishing.

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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