Airain Watches Sous-MarinevsTissot Seastar 1000
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Measurements
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Sous-Marine
Seastar 1000
Diameter
37.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
n/a
Thickness
10.4mm
lowest
12.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
68h
80h
highest
MSRP
$2,050
$875
lowest
Movement
La Joux-Perret G100
Tissot Powermatic 80
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Airain Watches Sous-Marine reissue is noted for its faithful recreation of the original, featuring a brushed 316L stainless steel case and a sapphire crystal. It is powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 automatic movement, offering a 68-hour power reserve. The watch includes a Parmentier crown and is available with either a DNA-strand or Lollipop seconds hand. On balance, reviewers highlight the Airain Watches Sous-Marine's authentic vintage design and robust movement as key strengths.
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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