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Spinnaker Bradner GMTvsTissot Ballade

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

Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradner GMT42mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Bradner GMT40h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Bradner GMT180m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Bradner GMT$299
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
180m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Brown
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$1,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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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