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Tissot BalladevsYema Skin Diver Slim CMM.20

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Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $400
Skin Diver Slim CMM.20
YemaSkin Diver Slim CMM.20
MSRP $2,117

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ballade40mm
Skin Diver Slim CMM.2047mm
Power Reserve
Ballade40h
Skin Diver Slim CMM.2040h
Water Resistance
Ballade100m
Skin Diver Slim CMM.20200m
MSRP
Ballade$400
Skin Diver Slim CMM.20$2,117

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
47mm
Thickness
8.25mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Steel
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
11 1/2'''
Yema CMM.20
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$2,117

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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.

Yema Skin Diver Slim CMM.20

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Yema Skin Diver Slim CMM.20 for its balanced 39mm case, vintage aesthetic, and unique champagne dial. The proprietary CMM.20 micro-rotor movement is a notable feature, though some owners report potential QC issues including erratic timegrapher readings and second-hand stutter. The lume is described as subdued, and while some find the "dragon scale" bracelet beautiful, others consider it generic. The price point is a hurdle for some, and the stamped clasp quality is considered subpar by one reviewer, with a gap noted by an owner. The lack of hacking seconds is flagged as a drawback at its price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Skin Diver Slim CMM.20 highly for its vintage charm and balanced wearability.

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