Certina DS Super PH2000MvsTissot Seastar 1000

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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.

Certina DS Super PH2000M at true scale

DS Super PH2000M

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

50.2mm

n/a

Thickness

16mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

300m

Power Reserve

80h

80h

MSRP

$1,527

$875

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
16mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.18mm
n/a
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
n/a
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Tissot Powermatic 80

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,527
$875
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Reviews

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

Certina DS Super PH2000M

The Certina DS SUPER PH2000M is praised for its lightweight titanium construction and comfortable wearability despite its 43mm size, with reviewers highlighting its standout turquoise gradient dial and retro 70s design. Owners note its extreme shock resistance, potentially making it the most shock-proof mass-produced automatic watch. The watch is considered a good buy, especially on discount, and is lauded for its legibility, lume, and the reliable POWERMATIC 80.611 movement. Some owners find the minute hand bulky and the bezel has noticeable play, while one reviewer notes its 16mm height is bulky. The 2,000m water resistance is seen by some as excessive given human depth limitations. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS SUPER PH2000M highly for its unique design and robust specifications 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.

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