Merkur Seizenn DivervsTissot 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.

Merkur Seizenn Diver at true scale

Seizenn Diver

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

44mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.4mm

n/a

Thickness

13.7mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

150m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$179

lowest

$875

Movement

Seiko NH35

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
n/a
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$875
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Reviews

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

Merkur Seizenn Diver

Owners widely praise the Merkur Seizenn Diver Watch for its pleasing aesthetic, blending influences from other notable dive watches, and its well-executed case finishing, with one owner finding it a cool and well-made timepiece for its price. However, some owners report issues with the automatic Seiko NH35 movement, including stuttering and stopping seconds hands, and one owner found the strap holders too close together for smaller wrists. The Merkur Seizenn Diver Watch's case shape is preferred by some for being slimmer and more symmetrical than alternatives, though its lugs are described as longer and "pointy." On balance, owners find the Merkur Seizenn Diver Watch to be a well-made timepiece with a pleasing aesthetic, though movement reliability and strap fit are points of concern for some.

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.