Which is cheaper, the Tissot Ballade or the Vaer Atlas?

At MSRP the Vaer Atlas is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $1,100 for the Tissot Ballade — a $401 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Tissot Ballade or the Vaer Atlas?

The Tissot Ballade wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Vaer Atlas — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Tissot Ballade or the Vaer Atlas?

The Tissot Ballade carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer Atlas.

What movement does the Tissot Ballade run compared to the Vaer Atlas?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Tissot Ballade uses the Powermatic 80 and the Vaer Atlas uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Tissot BalladevsVaer Atlas

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

Tissot Ballade

t1564081103300

MSRP $1,100

Vaer Atlas

a5-atlas-cream-auto-38mm-usa

MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballade39mm

Atlas38mm

Power Reserve

Ballade80h

Atlas40h

Water Resistance

Ballade100m

Atlas100m

MSRP

Ballade$1,100

Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Cream

Indices

Roman

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova ®

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Powermatic 80

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,100

$699

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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.

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.

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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