Octon Watches Baltic Blue GoldvsTissot Seastar 1000
Ref. baltic-blue-gold-watch-with-stainless-steel-bracelet-copy·MSRP $396
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Measurements
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Baltic Blue Gold
Seastar 1000
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$396
lowest
$875
Movement
Seiko NH35
Tissot Powermatic 80
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Octon Watches Baltic Blue Gold Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet for its comfortable stainless steel bracelet, with one noting its high quality and another calling the beads of rice design gorgeous. The dial is described as having a light, speckled sand texture. The case brushing is subtle and without defects. One owner finds the $289 price appealing for a summer watch. A reviewer notes the fluted sapphire-covered bezel has significant resistance and does not turn smoothly. Overall, owners rate the Octon Watches Baltic Blue Gold Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet highly for its comfortable and attractive bracelet and appealing price point.
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.
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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