BERNY Diver AM16x SeriesvsTissot Seastar 1000

Diver AM16x Series
BERNYDiver AM16x Series

Ref. berny-men-automatic-black-diver-watch-am164ms-blk·MSRP $174

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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.

BERNY Diver AM16x Series at true scale

Diver AM16x Series

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

41.5mm

40mm

Thickness

n/a

12.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$174

lowest

$875

Movement

Automatic

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
n/a
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$174
$875
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Reviews

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

BERNY Diver AM16x Series

Owners widely praise the BERNY Diver AM16x Series for its fit and finish, with some comparing it favorably to higher-end watches, and it is noted as a "lume monster." The watch is seen as a great value, with a solid build and comfortable weight, and its design, including the case, inner bezel, and dual-crown setup, is appreciated. However, the prominent "BERNY" branding on the dial is a polarizing feature, with some finding it off-putting. Accuracy reports vary, with one owner noting great timekeeping after regulation and another experiencing +17 seconds per day on a similar model. Overall, owners rate the BERNY Diver AM16x Series highly for its impressive build quality and design at its price point.

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.