Cronos Sub DivervsTissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

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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.

Cronos Sub Diver at true scale

Sub Diver

Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm at true scale

Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

Diameter

44mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

51.9mm

n/a

Thickness

16.5mm

15.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

2000m

highest

600m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$218

lowest

$931

Movement

PT5000

Automatic

Case

6 specs
Thickness
16.5mm
15.29mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.9mm
n/a
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L stainless steel & Ceramic
Finish
316L stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
2000m
600m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
PT5000
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$931
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Reviews

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

Cronos Sub Diver

Owners praise the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm Date (L6027) for its substantial 44mm size, making it suitable for larger wrists, and its surprisingly comfortable wear despite a 17mm thickness. One owner prefers the printed dial of this specific configuration over applied indices found on other variants. The watch is noted for offering superb value and has successfully undergone a 3000m water resistance test. On balance, owners rate the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm Date (L6027) highly for its comfortable wear and strong value proposition.

Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

The Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm is widely praised for its exceptional value, offering impressive specifications like 600m water resistance and an 80-hour power reserve from its automatic movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its attractive dial, often featuring a fading blue color with etched waves and a color-matched date window, along with Tissot's generally appealing designs and good build quality. The engraved ceramic bezel numbers are noted as a significant improvement. However, the 44mm case size is a point of contention, with some finding it substantial and feeling larger due to its lug-to-lug measurement, while others appreciate its short lugs which make it wear less bulky. One owner reported a bezel click action failure after 14 days. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm highly for its robust build and technology at an exceptional price point.

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