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Mr Jones Watches RicochetvsTissot Ballade

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The bottom line

The 39mm Ballade wears 6mm narrower than the 45mm Ricochet — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

What people say

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

Mr Jones Watches Ricochet

Mr Jones Watches Ricochet is celebrated for its unique art style and conversational appeal, featuring a gold-leaf foiling technique and a jumping hour display. Owners note that reading the time can be a petite experience due to the small display size and the 5-minute increment minute hand can be imprecise for exact time-telling. The TY2709 movement is not known for reliability, though the brand offers good warranty support. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate Mr Jones Watches Ricochet as a fun, visually compelling art piece with conversational appeal.

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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Mr Jones Watches Ricochet
Mr Jones Watches Ricochet
MSRP $295
Tissot Ballade
Tissot Ballade
MSRP $1,100
Ricochet
Mr Jones WatchesRicochet
MSRP $295
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ricochet45mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Ricochet40h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Ricochet
Ballade100m
MSRP
Ricochet$295
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$1,100

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