Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 43 5mmvsTissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm


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Measurements
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Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 43 5mm

Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm
Diameter
43.5mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
n/a
Thickness
14.3mm
lowest
15.3mm
Water Resistance
300m
600m
highest
Power Reserve
55h
80h
highest
MSRP
$10,000
$931
lowest
Movement
Omega 8806
Automatic
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 43 5mm is widely praised for its versatile aesthetic, balancing toolish toughness with elegance, and its exceptional finishing. Owners frequently highlight the satisfying bezel action, the scratch-resistant ceramic case, and the dial's tall, bold indices offering excellent legibility, with some noting it wears surprisingly well for its size. However, some find the 43.5mm black ceramic case too large, and a few owners report sharp edges on the case back and lug ends, while others point to a slight stutter in the second hand due to the movement's beat rate. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 43 5mm highly for its versatile design and excellent finishing at its price point.
The matte black ceramic case resists fingerprints. The 43.5mm size may be too large for smaller wrists.
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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