Duxot Tortuga Automatic DivervsTissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

Ref. duxot-tortuga-automatic-dive-watch-with-black-dial-dx-2026-11·MSRP $280

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Measurements
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Tortuga Automatic Diver

Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
lowest
15.3mm
Water Resistance
200m
600m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$280
lowest
$931
Movement
Automatic
Automatic
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners report good quality for the price, particularly when on sale, with one owner finding the Islander Duxot Tortuga Automatic Dive Watch fits well within a diverse collection. One owner notes minor scratching on the case sides and case back, and that the crown can be finicky to screw down. Overall, owners find the Islander Duxot Tortuga Automatic Dive Watch offers good value, with its build quality being a key positive aspect.
The Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm is widely praised for its exceptional value, offering impressive specifications like 600m water resistance and an 80-hour power reserve from its automatic movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its attractive dial, often featuring a fading blue color with etched waves and a color-matched date window, along with Tissot's generally appealing designs and good build quality. The engraved ceramic bezel numbers are noted as a significant improvement. However, the 44mm case size is a point of contention, with some finding it substantial and feeling larger due to its lug-to-lug measurement, while others appreciate its short lugs which make it wear less bulky. One owner reported a bezel click action failure after 14 days. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm highly for its robust build and technology at an exceptional price point.
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