Filippo Loreti Watches The RiddlervsTissot 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.

Filippo Loreti Watches The Riddler at true scale

The Riddler

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

13mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$425

lowest

$875

Movement

Seiko NH35

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
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
Seiko NH35
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$875
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Reviews

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

Filippo Loreti Watches The Riddler

Filippo Loreti Watches The Riddler is described by owners as a cheaply made watch with generic designs, with some suggesting it is a Chinese-made item valued under $100. One owner reported that multiple Filippo Loreti watches, including The Riddler, stopped working within a year, and customer service provided no resolution. Another user noted that images of the watches were removed from the brand's Instagram, hinting at potential licensing issues, and heard claims of the brand being a scam selling Chinese watches as Italian. On balance, owners find Filippo Loreti Watches The Riddler to be a cheaply made item with generic designs, with significant concerns raised about product reliability and customer service.

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.