Ikigai Watches Kame 200mvsTissot 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.

Ikigai Watches Kame 200m at true scale

Kame 200m

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$550

lowest

$875

Movement

Miyota 9039

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
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
$550
$875
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Reviews

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

Ikigai Watches Kame 200m

Owners widely praise the Ikigai Kame 200m for its gorgeous Horizon blue dial, unique turtle-themed case design, and sophisticated multi-layered dial with texture and gradient. The watch is also lauded for its excellent build quality, desirable specifications including a Miyota 9039 movement and 200m water resistance, and a pleasant 120-click bezel. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its 5/5 wearability and the value it offers at its price point, with some noting the rose gold case and dial furniture as stand-out features. On balance, owners rate the Ikigai Kame 200m highly for its exceptional finishing and unique design elements that punch well above its price point.

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.