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Tissot BalladevsZelos Nova 37

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Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ballade39mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Ballade80h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Ballade100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Ballade$1,100
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
10.98mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,100
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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