AV86 1956 MarinevsTissot Seastar 1000 Quartz Chronograph

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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.

AV86 1956 Marine at true scale

1956 Marine

Tissot Seastar 1000 Quartz Chronograph at true scale

Seastar 1000 Quartz Chronograph

Diameter

41mm

38mm

Thickness

n/a

12.9mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

n/a

$650

Movement

Seiko VH31

Quartz

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
12.95mm
Lug Width
n/a
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Light Blue
Graded turquoise
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
n/a
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$650
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Reviews

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AV86 1956 Marine

Owners find the 41mm case comfortable and appreciate the AV86 1956 Marine's in-person appearance. One owner notes uneven lume application, with the dial glowing but the bezel not. The AV86 1956 Marine is considered a fashion watch, with some owners suggesting better quality alternatives exist for the price, though personal preference for the look is acknowledged. On balance, owners rate the AV86 1956 Marine positively for its comfortable wearability and aesthetic appeal, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

Tissot Seastar 1000 Quartz Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 Quartz Chronograph for its excellent finishing and solid build at its price point, with many highlighting its value as a summer watch. However, some find the dial busy and the hands/indices ill-proportioned, while others criticize the bracelet clasp as flimsy and the bezel lume dot changing color. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting +25 sec/day before regulation and another reporting it as accurate for a quartz movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 Quartz Chronograph highly for its impressive value and build quality.

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