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Tissot Ballade 40mm Mens Watch Brown

Name: Tissot Ballade 40mm Mens Watch Brown
Brand: Tissot
SKU: T1564102229101
Price: 365 GBP
Availability: InStock

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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: BalladeCase Size: 40 mmCase Thickness: 8
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.

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This watch appears in 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?

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.

Is 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

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.