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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
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Ballade80h
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
39mm
Thickness
16mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
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 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

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 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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