Ballade

Staff Pick

Image of a Ballade

About

A dress watch for people who care as much about feel on the wrist as they do about specs. The Tissot Ballade takes that classic Swiss made silhouette and dials it into something clean, sharp, and quietly confident for everyday wear or a more formal setup.

In 39 to 40 millimeters it hits a sweet spot, especially if you want a versatile men’s watch that disappears under a cuff but still has presence. The case lines are crisp, with polished and brushed surfaces playing off each other in a way you usually see in more expensive Swiss watches. On the dial side, the mix of textures, applied markers, and subtle date window keeps it interesting without shouting for attention, whether you go for black, blue, silver, or a richer tone.

The Ballade is available with both automatic and quartz movements, so you can choose between the ritual of a mechanical watch or the grab and go reliability of quartz. Paired with a stainless steel bracelet that feels solid without being chunky, it lands in that modern classic territory alongside collections like the Tissot PRX and Le Locle, but with a slightly more refined, dressy vibe that fits right into a minimalist, design focused rotation.

More in
Watches
1983 E Line1983 E Line

1983 E Line

$150

1983 E Line1983 E Line

1983 E Line

$150

Rivanera GrayRivanera Gray

Rivanera Gray

$1,810

Rivanera GrayRivanera Gray

Rivanera Gray

$1,810

Marlin Hand WoundMarlin Hand Wound

Marlin Hand Wound

$275

Marlin Hand WoundMarlin Hand Wound

Marlin Hand Wound

$275

1983 E Line1983 E Line

1983 E Line

$150

Rivanera GrayRivanera Gray

Rivanera Gray

$1,810

Marlin Hand WoundMarlin Hand Wound

Marlin Hand Wound

$275

Rivanera PiccoloRivanera Piccolo

Rivanera Piccolo

$1,980

Multifort TV Big DateMultifort TV Big Date

Multifort TV Big Date

$1,500

Ecce VesperalEcce Vesperal

Ecce Vesperal

$980

Select links may be affiliate based. Prices listed are non-dynamic and may change. I back what I share, and only include products I use, trust or see real value in.

© 2025

Curated Supply. All rights reserved.

Select links may be affiliate based. Prices listed are non-dynamic and may change. I back what I share, and only include products I use, trust or see real value in.

© 2025

Curated Supply. All rights reserved.

Select links may be affiliate based. Prices listed are non-dynamic and may change. I back what I share, and only include products I use, trust or see real value in.

© 2025

Curated Supply. All rights reserved.