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Spinnaker Fleuss GMTvsTissot Ballade

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Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss GMT43mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss GMT40h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Fleuss GMT150m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Fleuss GMT$299
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
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 Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable 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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