Duxot TortugavsTissot Seastar 2000

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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.

Duxot Tortuga at true scale

Tortuga

Tissot Seastar 2000 at true scale

Seastar 2000

Diameter

45mm

46mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

lowest

16.3mm

Water Resistance

200m

600m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

$280

lowest

$1,275

Movement

Automatic

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
46mm
Thickness
14mm
16.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
n/a
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
600m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Graded blue-black
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
n/a
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$1,275
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Reviews

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

Duxot Tortuga

Owners widely praise the Duxot Tortuga's cool, unique look and trustworthy 200m water resistance, attributing this to its screw-down crown. Some owners find the bezel visually appealing, though one notes it feels cheaper than alternatives. The Duxot Tortuga is considered good quality Chinese manufacturing with a reliable automatic movement, offering good value for the price, though some believe it is slightly overpriced. On balance, owners rate the Duxot Tortuga well for its unique aesthetics and reliable build at its price point.

Tissot Seastar 2000

The Tissot Seastar 2000 is widely praised for its exceptional value, offering professional-grade features like 600m water resistance, ISO 6425 certification, a ceramic bezel, and an 80-hour power reserve from its Powermatic 80 movement. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its legible, textured dial and robust build quality, with some noting accuracy around +1 to +5 seconds per day. However, its substantial 46mm size and weight on the bracelet are frequently mentioned drawbacks, with some finding it too large for everyday wear and recommending a rubber strap. A significant concern raised by multiple owners is the bezel mechanism failing, becoming loose and losing its click. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Seastar 2000 highly for its impressive specifications and design at its price point, despite concerns regarding its size and potential bezel issues.

From video reviewers

The 600m water resistance and 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the substantial 44mm case size.