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Tissot BalladevsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

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Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze
ZelosHammerhead V3 300m Bronze
MSRP $449

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ballade39mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze44mm
Power Reserve
Ballade80h
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Ballade100m
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze300m
MSRP
Ballade$1,100
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
10.98mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Bronze - Frost
Indices
Roman
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,100
$449

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

Owners widely praise the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze for its distinctive 70s-inspired design, slim 13.5mm case, and improved lume, offering a sophisticated timepiece at an accessible price point starting at $349. The unique dial is noted for evoking an otherworldly feeling, and the comfortable bracelet features on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Some enthusiasts express frustration with shipping delays and a desire to see the watch on a wrist before purchase. One owner flags that the clasp material could be more scratch-resistant, and resizing bracelet pins can be stubborn. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze highly for its unique design and build quality at its price point.

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