DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical DivingvsTissot 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.

DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving at true scale

Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

80h

highest

MSRP

$899

$875

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Graded grey-black
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
38h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$875
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Reviews

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

DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving

Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch for its comfortable 39mm sizing and attractive dial features like depth and a sandwich chapter ring, with many appreciating the included strap options. Some owners report the bezel is difficult to turn and question its utility as a dive watch feature. On balance, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch highly for its wearability and dial aesthetics, particularly within the American microbrand space.

Tissot Seastar 1000

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.

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.