Which is cheaper, the Tissot Ballade or the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $510, against $1,100 for the Tissot Ballade — a $590 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Tissot Ballade or the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic?

The Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic 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 Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic?

The Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Tissot Ballade.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Tissot Ballade or the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic?

The Tissot Ballade carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic.

What movement does the Tissot Ballade run compared to the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Tissot Ballade uses the Powermatic 80 and the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic uses the Miyota 8315.

Side by side

Tissot BalladevsWolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic

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

Tissot Ballade

t1564081103300

MSRP $1,100

Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic

25-PAN-001-LR6-CAM-STL

MSRP $510

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballade39mm

Pan4Timer Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Ballade80h

Pan4Timer Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Ballade100m

Pan4Timer Automatic150m

MSRP

Ballade$1,100

Pan4Timer Automatic$510

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Camel Rally Leather Strap

Indices

Roman

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova ®

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Powermatic 80

Miyota 8315

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,100

$510

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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.

Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic

Owners praise the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic for its innovative four-timezone complication and value around $500 with a Miyota movement assembled in France. However, some find the design busy, sacrificing legibility for its unique function, and note unusual or politically sensitive city selections on the timezone disks. On balance, owners value the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic for its unique complication and assembly location, though legibility and city choices are points of contention.

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