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Chronometric precision and classic style for a reasonable price.
When it comes to delivering classic-looking, good-quality watches that are usually fully equipped and nicely finished, you can always count on Tissot. Whether it’s a sporty, integrated watch, such as the PRX Automatic, a vintage-looking looker, such as the PR516, a modern all-rounder like the Gentleman or something elegantly old-school as the Heritage 1938 COSC, the result is always the same regarding what the brand delivers. Now it’s time for the Ballade, a collection first introduced in 1994 and revamped in 2024, to return under the spotlight with automatic versions delivering superior precision at a fair price. Meet the new 2025 Tissot Ballade COSC collection, in 39mm and 30mm.
Last year, the Tissot Ballade collection was entirely revamped, bringing back a fluted bezel to the equation as well as textured dials, and overall a sleeker appeal. Yet, we were still looking exclusively at quartz-powered watches, in 40mm or 34mm cases. Now it’s time for the collection to move up in terms of mechanics, with not only the arrival of automatic movements, but also a certification of the chronometric precision of the latter.
The new Tissot Ballade COSC sub-collection comprises 7 models, available either in 39mm or 30mm. Whatever the size, the design is consistent across the range: classic steel watches with brushed and polished surfaces, a sapphire crystal on top, a comfortable 100m water-resistance and a see-through caseback. One of the main evolutions found in the 2024 update is carried over in these automatic models, namely the new fluted bezel that frames the dial. Proportions are classic, with cases that are just over 10mm in thickness.
Textures are the name of the game in the Ballade COSC, as the dials align with the fluted bezel, opting for an embossed sunray pattern. One difference for these automatic versions is that they are equipped with applied Roman numerals instead of baton markers. Small inclusions of luminous material are found on the hands and near the hour markers, and the date is nicely finished by a metal frame. Several versions are available from start. The 39mm can be ordered in full steel with a silver, dark blue or dark green dial, with a fourth variant combining PVD yellow gold accents (bezel, midlinks). The 30mm edition is available in full steel with an ice blue or silver dial, and a third version combines a silver dial with PVD rose gold accents.
Under the caseback are well-known movements, either the Powermatic 80 (for the 39mm) or the Powermatic 48 (for the 30mm). These are respectively upgraded versions of the ETA 2824-2 and ETA 2671, running here at a 3Hz frequency with an elongated power reserve of 80h or 48h, and fitted with a magnetic-resistant Nivachron hairspring. But most importantly, the movements are chronometer-certified by the COSC.
Worn on a 5-link steel bracelet with butterfly clasp and quick-change system, the Tissot Ballade COSC collection is now available from the brand and retailers. Prices, for both the 30mm and 39mm, are set at EUR 1,025 in steel and EUR 1,095 in steel and gold PVD. For more details, please visit www.tissotwatches.com.
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Mall watch territory
Why buy an Omega when Tissot can give you this
Way too similar to the Datejust, I like the inside, they should have made the outside bezel smooth.
I have the older version…hobnail bezel, nothing fancy on the dial. P80 with COSC cert. Always a solid choice. This? Well, the dark blue or green dials at least hide the dial texture. Cuz, come on. Pie-pan *and* fluted dial, *and* a full set of Romans, *and* a Jubilee-style bracelet???? Drop at least 2, and then maybe we can talk.
Usually the COSC are a 2824 but with 38h power reserve. This also means the non inclusion of plastic parts and serviceability and of the movement. Is this Powermatic 80 the actual 2824 or is it the silicon stuff?
Tissot watches are a little expensive but disposable. Cannot be repaired.
Why write about a company that so openly rips off another company’s IP?
It literally is a Rolex rip-off and I can imagine all you will hear is “Hey is that a Rolex?” only for you to go… “ummm no it is a Tissot”…..and then they say “OH……”
It’s called an homage watch for a reason people. It’s obviously not a Rolex. It’s a great looking watch and some people buy watches for what they were made for, which is to tell time and to be an accessory. All of the top watch dealers openly say watches should be purchased to be enjoyed and not as an investment.