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Tissot BalladevsYema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

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Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
YemaWristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
MSRP $2,249

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ballade39mm
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.2939mm
Power Reserve
Ballade80h
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.2940h
Water Resistance
Ballade100m
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29100m
MSRP
Ballade$1,100
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29$2,249

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
10.98mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Yema CMM.29
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,100
$2,249

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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.

Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

Owners widely praise the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 for its slim 9.5mm case, unique nature-inspired dial, and brushed steel finish. The micro-rotor movement is noted for its 4Hz beat rate and 42-hour power reserve, regulated to -/+ 10 seconds per day. Some owners report concerns regarding the movement and warranty process, while a reviewer questioned the value proposition at its price point and noted minor finishing inconsistencies on a prototype. On balance, the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 is highly regarded by owners for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability.

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