Chronotechna SeaQuestvsTissot 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.

Chronotechna SeaQuest at true scale

SeaQuest

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.7mm

n/a

Thickness

12.4mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

41h

80h

highest

MSRP

n/a

$875

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.36mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.67mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
41h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$875
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Reviews

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

Chronotechna SeaQuest

Chronotechna SeaQuest owners and reviewers praise its build quality and value, with one owner finding it worth its 399 Euro price. The watch features a 42mm steel case, a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, and 300m water resistance. However, opinions diverge on the dial and lume; one reviewer highlights a striking blue gradient dial, while an owner criticizes the "blackest black" NanoBlack dial for being hard to read and notes iffy lume. On balance, owners rate the Chronotechna SeaQuest well for its build quality and value, despite mixed opinions on dial legibility and lume.

From video reviewers

The watch's super-black coating provides exceptional legibility due to its ultra-low reflectance. Reviewers did not identify any shared weaknesses.

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.