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Spinnaker Fleuss ChronographvsTissot Ballade

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Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Chronograph100m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Fleuss Chronograph$325
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Powermatic 80
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$1,100

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What people say

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Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

The Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph is praised for its impressive aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and excellent value at its affordable price point. One reviewer notes the chronograph function stops at 60 minutes and requires resetting. Owners report the internal bezel rotates too easily and the clasp lacks fine finishing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph highly for its meticulous attention to detail and overall value.

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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