HTD Watches Aquatìc BicchierinivsTissot 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.

HTD Watches Aquatìc Bicchierini at true scale

Aquatìc Bicchierini

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$929

$875

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
47mm
20mm
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
Miyota 9039
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$929
$875
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Reviews

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HTD Watches Aquatìc Bicchierini

The HTD Watches Aquatìc Bicchierini is widely praised for its slim, classic 39mm case design and attractive finishing, with reviewers highlighting its wearable profile and retro-style appeal. Owners and reviewers alike find the 39mm size appealing, and the alternating brushed and polished finishes are well-executed. The watch features applied lume markers and a Miyota 9039 movement, with some considering it good value at its price point. However, the faceted bezel grip is noted as difficult to use, and its underwater usability is considered less than ideal, suggesting an aesthetic focus over rigorous diving. Some owners find the HTD Watches Aquatìc Bicchierini expensive for a Miyota 9039 movement, and one reviewer wished the brown dial color was deeper. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the HTD Watches Aquatìc Bicchierini highly for its slim, classic 39mm case and attractive finishing at the price.

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.

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