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Tudor 1926 36mm AutomaticvsTissot Ballade

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1926 36mm Automatic
Tudor1926 36mm Automatic
MSRP $2,525
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
1926 36mm Automatic38h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
1926 36mm Automatic100m
Ballade100m
MSRP
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9.1mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T601
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
38h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,525
$1,100

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its 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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