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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMTvsTissot Ballade

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Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Ballade30mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Ballade48h
Water Resistance
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
44mm
30mm
Thickness
16mm
10.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
30mm
Lug Width
22mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Powermatic 48
Power Reserve
40h
48h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$559
$1,100

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What people say

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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

Tissot Ballade

Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its immaculate quality and design relative to its price point, with specific commendations for its dial, fluted bezel, and Jubilee bracelet. Reviewers highlight its value proposition, noting COSC certification and robust construction with quality movement technology, including a silicon balance spring and up to an 80-hour power reserve. While the 41mm case is considered wearable due to its thinness, some owners and reviewers prefer 39mm proportions. The leather strap and butterfly clasp draw criticism, though one review mentions quick-release tabs on the bracelet. One commenter notes the quartz movement as a significant drawback, preferring an automatic option. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot Ballade a strong value, particularly for its design and chronometer-certified movement under $1,000.

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