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Spinnaker Hull Titanium BronzevsTissot Ballade

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

Hull Titanium Bronze
SpinnakerHull Titanium Bronze
MSRP $425
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull Titanium Bronze42mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Hull Titanium Bronze40h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Hull Titanium Bronze100m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Hull Titanium Bronze$425
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$1,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Spinnaker Hull Titanium Bronze

The Spinnaker Hull Titanium Bronze is a sold-out limited edition that has garnered significant interest, with one owner noting its titanium case stands out with a white strap. Owners are split on the watch's value, with one finding it a good purchase at $125 and another questioning the strap's suitability for its 100M water resistance. Some reviewers flag the VK73 movement's limited 60-minute chronograph and a big date window obscured by the chronograph hand, while others praise the handsome design with a textured sandwich dial and comfortable wearability. Lume is described as non-existent by one source. Overall, owners and reviewers are divided on the Spinnaker Hull Titanium Bronze, with praise for its design and wearability tempered by criticism of its movement execution and strap.

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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