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Tissot BalladevsNodus Unity

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Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100
Unity
NodusUnity
MSRP $725

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ballade39mm
Unity36.5mm
Power Reserve
Ballade80h
Unity41h
Water Resistance
Ballade100m
Unity150m
MSRP
Ballade$1,100
Unity$725

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
36.5mm
Thickness
10.98mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
43.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Roman
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Miyota Cal.9015 Premium Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,100
$725

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What people say

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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.

Nodus Unity

The Nodus Unity is praised for its novel design, featuring a fixed ceramic bezel and a textured sunray dial, and its slim 36.5mm case. It is powered by a Miyota 9015 movement, regulated to ±8 seconds per day, with a 41-hour power reserve and 150m water resistance. Reviewers note the well-executed bracelet with a five-position extension clasp, though its aesthetic is compromised when fully extended. Some find the dial colors may not appeal to everyone. Overall, reviewers highlight the Nodus Unity's refined yet playful sports watch aesthetic and slim wearability at its price point.

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