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Tissot Ballade 34mm Unisex Watch Navy
Ref. T1562102204100
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The Ballade occupies a particular position within Tissot's range — not a sports watch, not a dress watch, but something that moves between those roles without obviously belonging to either. The navy dial and fluted bezel work together to suggest occasion without demanding it, and at 34mm the case suits a genuinely wide range of wrists rather than sitting at one end of the gender-coded sizing that marks most of this category. At 8.25mm the profile stays slim enough to disappear under a cuff, which matters more than it sounds on a watch rated to 100m — that combination means it can go from desk to pool without a strap change and still not sit proud of a shirt sleeve. The ETA F05.115 carries an end-of-life indicator, so the battery announces itself in advance rather than simply stopping: a practical detail that is easy to overlook until the moment it saves you.
- Reference
- T1562102204100
- Brand
- Tissot
- Collection
- BalladeCase Size: 34 mmCase Thickness: 8
- Case size
- 34mm
- Case thickness
- 8.25mm
- Lug width
- 16mm
- Case material
- Two-tone
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA F05
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Two-tone
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
- Strap
- Interchangeable
Learn more about Tissot
Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son Charles-Émile founded the company in Le Locle in 1853, assembling gold pocket watches and, unusually for the time, exporting aggressively — Russia became a major market within a decade.
Tissot's history is a sequence of firsts achieved through willingness to try materials and ideas the establishment considered unserious. The first mass-produced pocket watch with two time zones came in 1853. The first anti-magnetic wristwatch in 1930. The Astrolon of 1971 was the first watch with a movement made largely of injection-moulded plastic, and it worked. The RockWatch of 1985 used Alpine granite for the case, followed by watches in wood and mother-of-pearl.
The T-Touch of 1999 was the most significant: a tactile sapphire crystal allowing the wearer to access altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer, and chronograph by touching the glass, years before touchscreens were commonplace.
Tissot merged with Omega in 1930 and both became founding members of what is now the Swatch Group. Its position in the group is volume and accessibility — Swiss mechanical and quartz watches at prices most people can reach, with the Powermatic 80 movement offering an eighty-hour reserve at entry level.
The company has held timekeeping roles across cycling, basketball, motorsport, and fencing.
- 1853
- Founded in Le Locle by Charles-Félicien and Charles-Émile Tissot.
- 1930
- Merges with Omega; releases the first anti-magnetic wristwatch.
- 1971
- The Astrolon uses a plastic movement.
- 1985
- The RockWatch is cased in Alpine granite.
- 1999
- The T-Touch introduces a tactile sapphire crystal.
This watch appears in Under 37mm (1,010), Blue Dials (615) and Two-Tone Watches (294).
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
What size strap does it take?
16mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as unisex, and at this size it suits any wrist that takes the dimensions.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are Goldsmiths?
Goldsmiths has been selling watches in Britain since 1778 and is part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. They are an authorised dealer, so a watch comes with the manufacturer’s own warranty.
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