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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 $400

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Ballade40mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Ballade40h
Water Resistance
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559
Ballade$400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
16mm
8.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
40mm
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
Blue
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$559
$400

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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 exceptional value, immaculate quality, and impressive execution, particularly highlighting its detailed dial finishing, fluted bezel, and comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently flag the COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement with an 80-hour power reserve and silicon balance spring as significant strengths, contributing to its appeal as an accessible "nice watch." The 39mm size is favored by some for its wearability, and the Jubilee-style bracelet receives positive mentions for its solid construction, though its clasp features are noted as lacking premium elements. One owner found the watch mesmerizing, comparing its dial and bezel to tributes of other luxury watches. A specific concern raised by one owner was disappointment that their Ballade model was quartz, expressing a strong desire for an automatic version.

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