Which is cheaper, the Pinion Pure Bronze or the Tissot Ballade?

At MSRP the Tissot Ballade is the cheaper of the two at $1,100, against $1,715 for the Pinion Pure Bronze — a $615 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pinion Pure Bronze or the Tissot Ballade?

The Tissot Ballade wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Pinion Pure Bronze — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pinion Pure Bronze or the Tissot Ballade?

The Tissot Ballade carries a 80-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Pinion Pure Bronze.

What movement does the Pinion Pure Bronze run compared to the Tissot Ballade?

The Pinion Pure Bronze runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW261-1), while the Tissot Ballade runs a automatic (Powermatic 80).

Side by side

Pinion Pure BronzevsTissot Ballade

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

Pinion Pure Bronze

pure-bronze-bk

MSRP $1,715

Tissot Ballade

t1564081103300

MSRP $1,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pure Bronze38mm

Ballade39mm

Power Reserve

Pure Bronze45h

Ballade80h

Water Resistance

Pure Bronze100m

Ballade100m

MSRP

Pure Bronze$1,715

Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Thickness

11mm

10.98mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

39mm

Lug Width

20mm

Material

Bronze

Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

Roman

Lume

Super-LumiNova

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW261-1

Powermatic 80

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

45h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,715

$1,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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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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