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Sternglas BerlinvsTissot Ballade

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Berlin
SternglasBerlin
MSRP $258
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin38mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Berlin
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Berlin50m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Berlin$258
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
8mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
39mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
Powermatic 80
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$1,100

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What people say

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Sternglas Berlin

The Sternglas Berlin is praised for its stylish Art Deco-inspired design and slim 38mm case, offering good value at $270 for newcomers to watches. One reviewer notes the Miyota GM02 quartz movement is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, but flags the included leather strap as squeaky and suggests an alternative. Overall, owners find the Sternglas Berlin a satisfying purchase for its aesthetic and price point.

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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