Citizen NY0129-07LvsTissot Seastar 1000
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Measurements
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NY0129-07L
Seastar 1000
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$505
lowest
$875
Movement
Miyota 8204
Tissot Powermatic 80
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Citizen NY0129-07L as a versatile everyday and business-casual watch, offering incredible value and charm for under €300. Its lume is described as among the best seen, and it pairs well with a NATO strap. Some owners note the handset is an odd combination and the crown could be larger for better grip. Accuracy can be variable, with one owner reporting +15s/day. Overall, owners rate the Citizen NY0129-07L highly for its value and impressive lume.
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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