Duxot TortugavsTissot Seastar 2000
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Measurements
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Tortuga

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 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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.
The 600m water resistance and 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the substantial 44mm case size.
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