Phoibos Depth HuntervsTissot 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.

Phoibos Depth Hunter at true scale

Depth Hunter

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$470

lowest

$875

Movement

Miyota 9015

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

2 specs
Thickness
11mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Graded grey-black
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$470
$875
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Reviews

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

Phoibos Depth Hunter

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter for its surprisingly slim 40mm case, solid build, and great finishing for the price, with one owner noting an accuracy of +5-7 seconds per day and a well-made bracelet featuring toolless microadjust. The watch's unique, summery design and attractive color palettes are also frequently highlighted. However, opinions are divided on the "popsicle stick" hands, with some finding them unappealing while others appreciate them, and one owner found the case and dial combination did not match well. Lume is also a point of contention, with one owner reporting it as disappointing while another describes it as long-lasting. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter highly for its slim 300m diver profile and distinctive design at its price point.

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.