Limes Endurance GMTvsTissot 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.

Limes Endurance GMT at true scale

Endurance GMT

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

41.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

n/a

Thickness

12.6mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

n/a

$875

Movement

ETA 2893-2

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Graded grey-black
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
n/a
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$875
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Reviews

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

Limes Endurance GMT

Owners widely praise the Limes Endurance GMT for its robust, legible tool watch design, featuring a beautifully crafted 41.5mm case with angular lines and strong transitions. The ETA 2893-2 movement is considered a solid, time-tested choice for its price point, and legibility is excellent with bold lume-filled markers and a well-positioned date window. Some owners note the stamped clasp on the five-link bracelet as a minor shortfall. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Limes Endurance GMT highly for its affordable, well-executed tool watch design and reliable movement.

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.