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Tissot BalladevsYema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

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Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
YemaFlygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
MSRP $490

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ballade39mm
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40mm
Power Reserve
Ballade80h
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40h
Water Resistance
Ballade100m
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force100m
MSRP
Ballade$1,100
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force$490

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.98mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,100
$490

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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.

Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force for its attractive, toolish aesthetic and excellent quality for the price, noting the legible Type A dial and 40mm titanium case. However, the acrylic crystal scratches easily, and the titanium case is prone to marking. The mecha-quartz movement's chrono timer sweeps rather than ticks, and one owner questions the purpose of the oversized crown. The in-house Yema 2000 movement is accurate at +/- 10 seconds per day but has a 42-hour power reserve, and some owners express concerns regarding Yema's past quality control and customer service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force highly for its attractive design and value, despite concerns about material durability and brand service history.

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