Elliot Brown REME limited editionvsTissot Seastar 1000 GMT
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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.
REME limited edition
Seastar 1000 GMT
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
11.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
40h
n/a
MSRP
$587
$575
lowest
Movement
Ronda 101
11.5'
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners are drawn to the Elliot Brown REME limited edition's rugged, "bad ass" look and no-nonsense design, with reviewers appreciating its genuinely rugged tool watch build and blasted finish. One owner notes the stock rubber strap is too short for a 7.5-inch wrist, and another expresses concerns about the crystal and legibility. The crowns are described as slightly undersized for easy adjustment. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Elliot Brown REME limited edition for its rugged tool watch aesthetic and build quality.
Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT for its sapphire crystal, improved finishing, and GMT complication, with one owner expressing deep satisfaction. A potential drawback noted by the community is that Swiss quartz movements, unlike some Japanese counterparts, may exhibit second hands that do not precisely align with dial markers. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT highly for its build quality and useful GMT function at its price point.
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