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Spinnaker Croft 39 GMTvsTissot Ballade

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Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Croft 39 GMT40h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Croft 39 GMT100m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Croft 39 GMT$445
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$1,100

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What people say

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Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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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