Heimdallr Sharkey Mini Turtle DivervsTissot 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.

Heimdallr Sharkey Mini Turtle Diver at true scale

Sharkey Mini Turtle Diver

Tissot Seastar 2000 at true scale

Seastar 2000

Diameter

45.5mm

46mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.7mm

n/a

Thickness

13.3mm

lowest

16.3mm

Water Resistance

200m

600m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$149

lowest

$1,275

Movement

Hangzhou 2553A

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45.5mm
46mm
Thickness
13.3mm
16.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
600m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 2553A
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$1,275
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Reviews

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

Heimdallr Sharkey Mini Turtle Diver

Owners widely praise the Heimdallr SHARKEY Mini Turtle Dive Watch for its excellent finishing and surprising reliability, with many noting its good wearability and comfortable fit for its 45.5mm case size. The lume is generally considered strong, and the included rubber strap is well-regarded, with some owners opting to keep it. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +6 seconds per day and another seeing +-2 seconds per day, while one owner experienced losing a couple of minutes daily with poor lume. The bezel action is described as not as refined as higher-end watches, and one owner noted a slightly misaligned bezel. Overall, owners rate the Heimdallr SHARKEY Mini Turtle Dive Watch highly for its value, build quality, and satisfying Turtle-style aesthetic.

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.

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