Which is cheaper, the Studio Underd0g Smoked Salmon or the Tissot Ballade?

At MSRP the Tissot Ballade is the cheaper of the two at $1,100, against $1,750 for the Studio Underd0g Smoked Salmon — a $650 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Studio Underd0g Smoked Salmon or the Tissot Ballade?

The Tissot Ballade wears larger at 39mm versus 38.5mm for the Studio Underd0g Smoked Salmon — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Studio Underd0g Smoked Salmon or the Tissot Ballade?

The Tissot Ballade is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Studio Underd0g Smoked Salmon.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Studio Underd0g Smoked Salmon or the Tissot Ballade?

The Tissot Ballade carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Studio Underd0g Smoked Salmon.

Side by side

Studio Underd0g Smoked SalmonvsTissot Ballade

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

Studio Underd0g Smoked Salmon

03sab-s_ea

MSRP $1,750

Tissot Ballade

t1564081103300

MSRP $1,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Smoked Salmon38.5mm

Ballade39mm

Power Reserve

Smoked Salmon40h

Ballade80h

Water Resistance

Smoked Salmon50m

Ballade100m

MSRP

Smoked Salmon$1,750

Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Salmon

Silver

Indices

Applied

Roman

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Powermatic 80

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,750

$1,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Studio Underd0g Smoked Salmon

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Smoked Salmon's clean, elegant design and unique appeal, with some appreciating its simple, unbranded look and others noting its conversation-starting ability. The watch features a two-layered, metallic salmon-skin-inspired dial housed in a 38.5mm stainless steel case. It is powered by a Swiss-made Sellita SW510 M MP b monopusher chronograph movement, with advertised accuracy of ±5 seconds per day. Some owners find the £1700/€1,800 price point high, and one owner noted a "raised glass fishbowl over the dial." Overall, owners rate the Studio Underd0g Smoked Salmon highly for its unique dial design and conversation-starting appeal.

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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