Which is cheaper, the Tissot Ballade or the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black?

At MSRP the Tissot Ballade is the cheaper of the two at $1,100, against $10,611 for the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black — a $9,511 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Tissot Ballade or the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black?

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Tissot Ballade — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Tissot Ballade or the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black?

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Tissot Ballade.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Tissot Ballade or the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black?

The Tissot Ballade carries a 80-hour power reserve against 62 hours on the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black.

What movement does the Tissot Ballade run compared to the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Tissot Ballade uses the Powermatic 80 and the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black uses the NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre.

Side by side

Tissot BalladevsNorqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black

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

Tissot Ballade

t1564081103300

MSRP $1,100

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black

wild-one-skeleton-chrono-42mm-black

MSRP $10,611

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballade39mm

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black42mm

Power Reserve

Ballade80h

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black62h

Water Resistance

Ballade100m

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black200m

MSRP

Ballade$1,100

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black$10,611

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Indices

Roman

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova ®

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Powermatic 80

NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre

Power Reserve

80h

62h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,100

$10,611

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black is widely praised for its exceptional lightness, with reviewers noting its NORTEQ and carbon composite construction contributing to weights as low as 78 grams, making it comfortable and durable, even on smaller wrists. Owners and reviewers highlight the COSC-certified Kenissi-built NN20/1 movement for its accuracy and robust performance. However, the all-black skeletonized dial is flagged by some for legibility issues, and the black lume is described as "absurdly faint." The watch's asymmetrical dial design and busy aesthetic are points of contention for a few reviewers. Power reserve figures vary across sources, with mentions of 41, 62, and 70 hours. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black for its innovative materials and comfortable, durable build, despite some reservations about dial legibility.

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