Which is cheaper, the Tissot Ballade or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

At MSRP the Boldr The Vogelkop is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $1,100 for the Tissot Ballade — a $651 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Tissot Ballade or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

The Boldr The Vogelkop wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Tissot Ballade — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Tissot Ballade or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

The Boldr The Vogelkop is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Tissot Ballade.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Tissot Ballade or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

The Tissot Ballade carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr The Vogelkop.

What movement does the Tissot Ballade run compared to the Boldr The Vogelkop?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Tissot Ballade uses the Powermatic 80 and the Boldr The Vogelkop uses the Seiko NH38A.

Side by side

Tissot BalladevsBoldr The Vogelkop

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

Tissot Ballade

t1564081103300

MSRP $1,100

Boldr The Vogelkop

the-vogelkop-superb-bird-of-paradise

MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballade39mm

The Vogelkop40mm

Power Reserve

Ballade80h

The Vogelkop40h

Water Resistance

Ballade100m

The Vogelkop200m

MSRP

Ballade$1,100

The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Vogelkop Superb

Indices

Roman

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova ®

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Powermatic 80

Seiko NH38A

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,100

$449

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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.

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.

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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