Blok Watches Blok 38vsTissot Seastar 1000 Quartz Chronograph

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Measurements

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Blok Watches Blok 38 at true scale

Blok 38

Tissot Seastar 1000 Quartz Chronograph at true scale

Seastar 1000 Quartz Chronograph

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Thickness

n/a

12.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

300m

highest

MSRP

$379

lowest

$650

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

3 specs
Thickness
n/a
12.95mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Graded turquoise
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$379
$650
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Reviews

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Blok Watches Blok 38

Blok Watches Blok 38 owners and reviewers praise its tool watch ethos and suitability for teaching children time, highlighting its functional rotating bezel with minute markers and screw-down crown for water resistance. The 38mm quartz watch is noted for its Swiss nylon polymer case with a steel core, recycled MIL-SPEC nylon band, and a reasonable price point for its intended purpose. Some owners find the Velcro strap less than ideal but anticipate improved replacements. One reviewer noted the crystal fell out quickly, leading to costly repairs and the watch ceasing to function. Overall, owners rate the Blok Watches Blok 38 highly for its innovative dial and bezel design that effectively teaches children time, despite some durability concerns.

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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