BERNY Diver AM155MSvsTissot Seastar 1000
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Measurements
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Diver AM155MS
Seastar 1000
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$155
lowest
$875
Movement
Miyota 8215
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 BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Diver Watch-AM155MS for its excellent lume, comfortable fit, and solid build quality, with one owner calling it an incredible beater watch for the price. The watch features a Miyota 8215 automatic movement, 200m water resistance, a 42mm case, and sapphire crystals front and back. Some owners dislike the prominent "BERNY" brand name on the dial, preferring a logo, and one owner noted an issue with the date function. Overall, owners rate the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Diver Watch-AM155MS highly for its exceptional value and impressive lume at its price point.
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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