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Tissot Ballade 40mm Mens Watch Brown
Ref. T1564102229101
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Stepping up in Tissot's range
The Ballade name has historically marked Tissot's more decorated work, and this quartz extension of the line carries that intent through two specific choices: a guilloché dial worked with sunbeam rays rather than left plain, and a fluted bezel detailed enough to catch the eye in a collection full of smooth cases. The warm brown of the dial reads quite differently under artificial light than in daylight — warmer and richer in the former, more restrained in the latter — and the mix of bare steel and rose gold PVD across both case and bracelet ties to it without forcing the point. At 8.25mm thick, this wears considerably slimmer than most dress watches at 40mm, which means it disappears under a cuff without the usual bulk at the wrist. The butterfly clasp operates from both sides, and the bracelet accepts strap changes without tools — neither feature obvious from the front, but both noticed quickly in daily use. The EOL system is worth knowing about: when the battery runs low, the seconds hand begins skipping in multi-second jumps well before the watch stops, giving comfortable warning rather than a sudden dead stop.
- Reference
- T1564102229101
- Brand
- Tissot
- Collection
- Ballade
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 8.25mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Two-tone
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Brown
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA F06
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Two-tone
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 40mm
- Origin
- Swiss made
- Warranty
- 2 years
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.
Also in 4 collections
This watch appears in the Tissot Ballade range (9), Back in Stock (5,018), Two-Tone Watches (500) and Brown Dial Watches (98).
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 40mm suits most wrists
- 8.25mm is unusually slim for a 40mm case
- 40mm lug-to-lug keeps the 40mm case wearable
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
Tissot Ballade alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | T1564102229101 | SSB455P1 | C0454101105100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £365 | £370 | £400 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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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.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
20mm. 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.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 40mm, which suits wrists from roughly 15cm (6 inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 40mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £365, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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