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Tissot BalladevsZelos Blacktip 41

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Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100
Blacktip 41
ZelosBlacktip 41
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ballade39mm
Blacktip 4141mm
Power Reserve
Ballade80h
Blacktip 4140h
Water Resistance
Ballade100m
Blacktip 41200m
MSRP
Ballade$1,100
Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10.98mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Teal
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
$499

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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 Blacktip 41

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is widely praised for its exceptional quality and value, featuring a titanium case, sapphire crystal, and a reliable Miyota 9015 movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-proportioned 41mm case with strong ergonomics, a 47.5mm lug-to-lug, and a 11.5mm thickness, making it a comfortable diver for many. The watch boasts eye-catching dials with grained textures and degrade effects, complemented by large applied indices, a lume-filled crown, and strong two-tone lume. The bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. The Miyota 9015 movement provides near-COSC accuracy and a 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 41 highly for its superb value and well-executed dive watch features at its price point.

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