Oris Divers Sixty‑FivevsTissot Seastar 1000

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Oris Divers Sixty‑Five at true scale

Divers Sixty‑Five

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

n/a

12.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

80h

highest

MSRP

$3,000

$875

lowest

Movement

Oris 733

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

4 specs
Thickness
n/a
12.48mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Graded grey-black
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Oris 733
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38 hoursh
80h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,000
$875
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Oris Divers Sixty‑Five

The Oris Divers Sixty‑Five is widely praised for its vintage charm, legible dial, and wearable 40mm case, with reviewers highlighting its dramatically domed sapphire crystal. Owners report it wears thinner than its specifications suggest, with a great bracelet and case profile, though some find the lume leaves something to be desired and one owner noted the crown can be bothersome to manipulate. Some in the community question its diver credentials with 100m water resistance and wish for crown guards. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Oris Divers Sixty‑Five highly for its elegant, anachronistic design and balanced dimensions.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value and solid build, with one reviewer calling it a comfortable, sporty, and affordable everyday watch with a great case and dial ratio. However, some owners find the Tissot Seastar 1000 too large and poorly proportioned, citing small indices on larger dials and a difficult-to-read bezel. Criticisms also include a non-reflective crystal causing glare, mediocre lume, and a subpar bracelet, with some feeling it is underwhelming for the price compared to other divers. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its value and solid build at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.