Audaz Ocean RaidervsTissot Seastar 2000

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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.

Audaz Ocean Raider at true scale

Ocean Raider

Tissot Seastar 2000 at true scale

Seastar 2000

Diameter

45mm

46mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

n/a

Thickness

15mm

lowest

16.3mm

Water Resistance

300m

600m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$400

lowest

$1,275

Movement

Seiko NH35

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
46mm
Thickness
15mm
16.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
600m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Graded blue-black
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
n/a
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$1,275
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Reviews

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

Audaz Ocean Raider

Owners report the Audaz Ocean Raider offers amazing lume, serving as a less expensive alternative to higher-end dive watches. One owner notes the watch feels a bit big on smaller wrists. Another owner describes the watch as being in 87% condition due to slight marks on the case sides and back, with a worn aftermarket strap. On balance, owners appreciate the Audaz Ocean Raider for its strong lume and value proposition, though size may be a consideration for those with smaller wrists.

Tissot Seastar 2000

The Tissot Seastar 2000 is widely praised for its exceptional value, offering professional-grade features like 600m water resistance, ISO 6425 certification, a ceramic bezel, and an 80-hour power reserve from its Powermatic 80 movement. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its legible, textured dial and robust build quality, with some noting accuracy around +1 to +5 seconds per day. However, its substantial 46mm size and weight on the bracelet are frequently mentioned drawbacks, with some finding it too large for everyday wear and recommending a rubber strap. A significant concern raised by multiple owners is the bezel mechanism failing, becoming loose and losing its click. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Seastar 2000 highly for its impressive specifications and design at its price point, despite concerns regarding its size and potential bezel issues.

From video reviewers

The 600m water resistance and 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the substantial 44mm case size.

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