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Tissot BalladevsBoldr The Vogelkop

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Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $400
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ballade40mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
Ballade40h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
Ballade100m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
Ballade$400
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Thickness
8.25mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Vogelkop Superb
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
11 1/2'''
Seiko NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$449

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What people say

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Tissot Ballade

Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its exceptional value, immaculate quality, and impressive execution, particularly highlighting its detailed dial finishing, fluted bezel, and comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently flag the COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement with an 80-hour power reserve and silicon balance spring as significant strengths, contributing to its appeal as an accessible "nice watch." The 39mm size is favored by some for its wearability, and the Jubilee-style bracelet receives positive mentions for its solid construction, though its clasp features are noted as lacking premium elements. One owner found the watch mesmerizing, comparing its dial and bezel to tributes of other luxury watches. A specific concern raised by one owner was disappointment that their Ballade model was quartz, expressing a strong desire for an automatic version.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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