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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsTissot Ballade

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,100

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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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