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Tissot BalladevsYema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

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Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
YemaRallygraf Meca-Quartz II
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ballade39mm
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II40mm
Power Reserve
Ballade80h
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II40h
Water Resistance
Ballade100m
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II50m
MSRP
Ballade$1,100
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.98mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Panda
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
$450

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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 Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

Owners widely praise the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II for its cool retro 70s vibe, faithful reissue of a thin vintage design, and excellent build quality for its price, with particular commendation for its tactile pushers and top-notch Milanese strap. The watch is noted for its substantial, weighty feel and well-aligned indices, and the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement provides a sweeping chronograph hand. However, some owners find the meca-quartz ticking not very smooth, the left subdial a "useless" 24h indicator, and the watch overpriced compared to similar models. Several owners report disappointing alignment issues with indices, and one owner experienced the dial rotating slightly when chronograph pushers are depressed or when adjusting the time, with these issues not resolved during service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II highly for its retro styling and perceived value, despite some recurring quality control concerns.

From video reviewers

The watch's vintage-inspired design and value at its price point are consistently praised. The meca-quartz movement is mentioned as a feature by multiple reviewers.

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