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Tissot BalladevsTudor Black Bay One 31 S&G

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Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100
Black Bay One 31 S&G
TudorBlack Bay One 31 S&G
MSRP $6,850
What people say

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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.

Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&G

The Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&G is praised for its quiet luxury, combining brushed steel and warm gold accents for understated charm. Owners appreciate the brushed gold for a casual two-tone look and the champagne dial's surprising legibility. Some find the case sides too thick, and one user expressed a desire for a smaller S&G variant. The watch features the MT5612 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and a date function, within a 200-meter water-resistant case. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&G's balanced two-tone aesthetic as its primary appeal.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ballade39mm
Black Bay One 31 S&G31mm
Power Reserve
Ballade80h
Black Bay One 31 S&G50h
Water Resistance
Ballade100m
Black Bay One 31 S&G100m
MSRP
Ballade$1,100
Black Bay One 31 S&G$6,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
31mm
Thickness
10.98mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Roman
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
MT5201
Power Reserve
80h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,100
$6,850
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