Erebus Watches TitanvsTissot 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.
Titan
Seastar 1000
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
n/a
Thickness
15.5mm
12.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
500m
highest
300m
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
n/a
$875
Movement
Seiko NH35
Tissot Powermatic 80
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the Erebus Watches Titan for its bold design, vibrant dials, and solid build, with specific mentions of the Tiger's Eye dial's sparkle and the bracelet's micro-adjustments. Some find the 44mm case thickness of 15.5mm and weight to be drawbacks, and the design is noted as polarizing, with some feeling it lacks brand identity. One owner of a meteorite variant reported sharp edges on the caseback. Overall, owners rate the Erebus Watches Titan highly for its unique dial options and robust tool-watch specifications at its price point.
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.
The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.
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