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Traska Summiteer CharcoalvsTissot Ballade

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What people say

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Traska Summiteer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Summiteer Charcoal for its comfortable 38.5mm size, short lugs, clean dial, and proud crystal, with some noting its excellent fit and finish and smooth winding action. Timekeeping averages +2 seconds per day, and the hardened steel treatment is a valued addition. Some owners find the dial plain and prefer textured alternatives, and one owner experienced dial alignment issues with a recent Traska release. The bracelet is criticized by some for being noisy, sagging, and having a clasp with rough edges, though others praise its on-the-fly micro-adjustment. On balance, owners rate the Traska Summiteer Charcoal highly for its overall package and value proposition at its price point.

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.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Summiteer Charcoal40mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Summiteer Charcoal42h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Summiteer Charcoal100m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Summiteer Charcoal$700
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
0mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
39mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Burgundy
Silver
Indices
Roman
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$1,100
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