Side by side

Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsTissot Ballade

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

C60 Trident Reef
Christopher WardC60 Trident Reef
MSRP $995
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Reef41mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Reef38h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Reef200m
Ballade100m
MSRP
C60 Trident Reef$995
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.45mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$1,100

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef vs Tissot Ballade gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef for its fun, affordable design, vibrant multi-layered dials inspired by reef art, and good wearability due to curved lugs and a thin profile, with the 41mm size noted as better proportioned. The watch is powered by the Sellita SW200-1 movement and offers 200m water resistance, with pricing starting at £695. One reviewer suggested swapping the yellow minute hand and strap on a specific model for a different aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef highly for its vibrant design and value at the 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.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.