Tissot BalladevsTimex Legacy Day and Date 36mm

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Tissot Ballade at true scale

Ballade

Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm at true scale

Legacy Day and Date 36mm

Diameter

40mm

36mm

Thickness

8.3mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$400

$179

lowest

Movement

11.5'

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
8.25mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Indices
Indexes
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
11.5'
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$179
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Reviews

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Tissot Ballade

Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its exceptional value, comfortable wearability, and impressive dial finishing, with many considering it a standout in its price segment. Reviewers highlight its COSC-certified automatic movements, often noting the Powermatic 80 with a silicon balance spring, and a slim case profile. Some owners find the design reminiscent of other luxury watches, and the Jubilee-style bracelet and leather straps receive mixed feedback, with some finding them lacking premium features or detracting from the watch's elegance. One owner expressed disappointment that the specific model they encountered was quartz, preferring an automatic version. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Ballade highly for its blend of design, precision, and value, making it an accessible "nice watch."

Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm

Owners widely praise the Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm for its excellent value and versatile aesthetic, suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Some owners find its styling too close to other luxury models, while one owner notes the lume is weak and the fit-and-finish is a little sloppy. The light gold accents on the blue dial were disappointing for one owner, appearing more like a rusty bronze. One owner considers the $170 price tag overpriced due to the quartz movement and lack of Indiglo. Overall, owners rate the Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm highly for its value and aesthetic, despite some reservations about finishing and accents.

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