CWC Quartz Divers Quartz Mk.2 Day/Date Full Matte CasevsTissot 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.

CWC Quartz Divers Quartz Mk.2 Day/Date Full Matte Case at true scale

Quartz Divers Quartz Mk.2 Day/Date Full Matte Case

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

41mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

n/a

9.7mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$608

$515

lowest

Movement

Ronda 517

Quartz

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
n/a
9.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
CWC Quartz Divers Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date Full Matte Case (RN300-M QS120-DD)
White
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$608
$515
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Reviews

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

CWC Quartz Divers Quartz Mk.2 Day/Date Full Matte Case

Owners widely report the CWC Quartz Divers Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date Full Matte Case is a tough, practical watch with a day/date complication, though some find it overpriced for a quartz model with a mineral crystal and 60-click bezel. One reviewer notes the "vintage tinted" paint on the dial markers and hands appears a bit too gold and slightly glossy, while the case features more pointed crown guards and a resin bezel with longer hashes. Some owners appreciate its value as a beater or summer watch. Overall, owners are split on the value proposition, with some appreciating its toughness and practicality while others find the price difficult to justify for a quartz watch.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its 300m water resistance and Swiss quartz movement at its price point, with some highlighting its solid build and value. However, criticisms include ill-proportioned hands and indices, a bezel that can be hard to read, and unremarkable lume. Some owners find the bracelet clasp flimsy, and the lack of anti-reflective coating causes glare. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 well for its robust water resistance and value proposition in a Swiss quartz package.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers also agree that the 40mm case size significantly improves wearability.

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