Circula Watches AquaSport IIvsTissot 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.

Circula Watches AquaSport II at true scale

AquaSport II

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

12.6mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

41h

80h

highest

MSRP

n/a

$875

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.6mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
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.

Circula Watches AquaSport II

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Circula Watches AquaSport II for its 1970s-inspired design, comfortable 40mm wearability, and attractive dial with applied indices that catches light and shadow. The hand-crafted case finishing is described as incredible, and the lume is spectacular. The bezel action is noted as subtle and solid, and the Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement is considered reliable. The watch is competitively priced starting at EUR 599, with owners finding it offers significant value for the money, often including extra straps. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Circula Watches AquaSport II highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition at its price point.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value, solid build, and 300m water resistance, with reviewers highlighting its comfortable wearability and affordable price point for a sporty diver. Some owners find the bezel difficult to use and note glare from the crystal, while others criticize the lume and bracelet quality, with one owner describing the clasp as flimsy. Accuracy figures for the quartz models are excellent, and the Powermatic 80 movement is considered reliable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its strong value proposition as a sporty, affordable everyday watch.

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.