Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Tissot Ballade?

At MSRP the Tissot Ballade is the cheaper of the two at $1,100, against $1,500 for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a $400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Tissot Ballade?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Tissot Ballade — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Tissot Ballade?

The Tissot Ballade is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Tissot Ballade?

The Tissot Ballade carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Tissot Ballade?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Tissot Ballade runs a automatic (Powermatic 80).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsTissot Ballade

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

ab-clasico

MSRP $1,500

Tissot Ballade

t1564081103300

MSRP $1,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

Ballade39mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

Ballade80h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

Ballade100m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Thickness

—

10.98mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

39mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Indices

Applied

Roman

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

Powermatic 80

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$1,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

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.

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