Boderry SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Diver Watch (NH35 movement)vsTissot Seastar 1000

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SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Diver Watch (NH35 movement)

Seastar 1000
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$249
lowest
$875
Movement
Seiko NH35
Tissot Powermatic 80
Case
4 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 Boderry SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Diver Watch (NH35 movement) for its exceptional value, citing its original design, sapphire crystal, and thin 11.7mm profile for an NH35 movement. One owner reports an accuracy of -1 second per day, while another notes the titanium case and 100m water resistance are well-executed. Some owners report issues with the NH35 movement stopping, though others have had no problems with the brand. A rattling sound, noted by some owners, is considered normal for the NH35 movement and is deemed acceptable given the low price point. Overall, owners rate the Boderry SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Diver Watch (NH35 movement) highly for its impressive feature set and design 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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