LADIES
LOUIS
MOINET
The new Sundance takes its
wearer deep into space with a
translucent, blue-colored
neoralithe dial.
TISSOT
BALLADE
The newest Ballade designs add rose gold hues to the existing two-tone
models, presenting stylish options that still retain Ballade’s hint of retro
appeal. Instead of yellow gold PVD-coated hobnail (also known as Clous
de Paris) central bezels, central links and crowns, the newest Ballade
two-tone models offer a richer rose gold PVD that nicely complements
the steel case and bracelet. There’s also a new all-rose gold PVD model
for those in search of a stronger wrist statement.
Inside, the Ballade also shines with one of the greatest value
automatic movements anywhere: the Powermatic 80 (ETA Caliber
CO7.111) with a silicon balance spring and an incredible eighty hours of
power reserve. You won’t find these anti-magnetic silicon balance
springs on movements inside watches at this price range anywhere
outside Swatch Group brands, which also places versions of this
movement into watches from Hamilton and Certina.
And Tissot ensures that Ballade is also COSC-chronometer rated –
another reason these watches earn value-focused accolades. Tissot is
rightfully proud of this designation and lets you know about it with
‘chronometer’ emblazoned directly on the Ballade’s hobnail dial.
Tissot is making the new rose gold PVD two-tone Ballade in two sizes,
including a 32mm version for feminine wrists (pictured). Prices are in
line with existing two-tone Ballades, from $925 to $1,100. Expect to
add another $200 for all-PVD-gold models.
JAQUET
DROZ
The dome-shaped aventurine dial
on this 35mm Jaquet Droz Lady 8
Aventurine is a Baselworld
highlight. It’s set with 48
diamonds and an aventurine ball
bearing at 12 o’clock.
SUMMER 2018 | INTERNATIONAL WATCH | 101