Circula Watches SuperSportvsTissot 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.
SuperSport
Seastar 1000
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Thickness
12mm
lowest
12.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
41h
80h
highest
MSRP
n/a
$875
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Case
2 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 Circula SuperSport for its excellent value, German heritage, and impressive specifications, with many highlighting its petrol dial and genuine Super-Compressor design. Reviewers note the refined brushed finish, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and a solid build quality with smooth crowns on the final version, which also offers excellent lume. The 40mm case is described as thinner and more refined than a prototype. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Circula SuperSport highly for its attention to detail and quality at a competitive price.
The petrol dial color and the super-compressor case design are highlighted strengths. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.
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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