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Tissot BalladevsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ballade39mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
Ballade80h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
Ballade100m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
Ballade$1,100
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42.5mm
Thickness
10.98mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Roman
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
SII NH36
Power Reserve
80h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,100
$895

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What people say

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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