Which is cheaper, the Tissot Ballade or the Boldr Venture?

At MSRP the Boldr Venture is the cheaper of the two at $339, against $1,100 for the Tissot Ballade — a $761 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Tissot Ballade or the Boldr Venture?

The Tissot Ballade wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Boldr Venture — a 1mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

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

What movement does the Tissot Ballade run compared to the Boldr Venture?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Tissot Ballade uses the Powermatic 80 and the Boldr Venture uses the Seiko NH35A.

Side by side

Tissot BalladevsBoldr Venture

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

Tissot Ballade

t1564081103300

MSRP $1,100

Boldr Venture

venture-black-dawn

MSRP $339

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballade39mm

Venture38mm

Power Reserve

Ballade80h

Venture40h

Water Resistance

Ballade100m

Venture200m

MSRP

Ballade$1,100

Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Black Dawn

Indices

Roman

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova ®

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Powermatic 80

Seiko NH35A

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,100

$339

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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 Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

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