AETHELSOHN Horizon GMT AutomaticvsTissot Seastar 1000
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Measurements
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Horizon GMT Automatic
Seastar 1000
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
n/a
Thickness
13.3mm
12.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$245
lowest
$875
Movement
Seiko NH34
Tissot Powermatic 80
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the AETHELSOHN Horizon GMT Automatic Watch for its excellent price-to-quality ratio and handsome blue sunburst dial with applied indices. Reviewers note the good case finishing, while some owners find the 38mm case wears nicely. One owner flags that the on-the-fly adjustment on the bracelet can be stiff, and the second hand can get lost against the dial. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the AETHELSOHN Horizon GMT Automatic Watch highly for its stunning dial and excellent value.
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.
The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.
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