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Tissot BalladevsWolbrook Skindiver II Automatic

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Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100
Skindiver II Automatic
WolbrookSkindiver II Automatic
MSRP $579

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ballade39mm
Skindiver II Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Ballade80h
Skindiver II Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Ballade100m
Skindiver II Automatic200m
MSRP
Ballade$1,100
Skindiver II Automatic$579

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.98mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Roman
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,100
$579

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic for its retro aesthetic, comfortable 40mm wearability, and legible dial with faux patina, with the brushed finish, drilled lugs, and included Beads of Rice bracelet and tropic strap being highlighted. The watch features a Citizen/Miyota 8315 movement, adjusted in France to ±15 seconds per day, offering a 60-hour power reserve and 200m water resistance with a box sapphire crystal. Some owners note the 20mm strap size as potentially problematic, and Wolbrook's policy of not honoring the warranty on resold watches is a significant criticism. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic highly for its compelling retro design and solid build at its price point.

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