Ratio FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90vsTissot Seastar 1000

FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90
RatioFreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90

Ref. ratio-free-diver-helium-safe-1000m-sapphire-automatic-1068ha90-34va-blk-mens-watch·MSRP $249

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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.

Ratio FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90 at true scale

FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

47mm

40mm

Thickness

15mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

300m

Power Reserve

40h

80h

highest

MSRP

$249

lowest

$875

Movement

Seiko NH36

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
47mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Water Resistance
1000m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
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 NH36
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$875
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Reviews

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

Ratio FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90 for its robust build, excellent finishing, and solid construction, with one owner noting its case finishing is excellent and the stainless band is comfortable. The watch features genuine 1000m water resistance, a sapphire crystal, and a helium escape valve, with its lume described as brighter than that on other dive watches. One owner reported an unacceptable 66 bezel clicks, though others found the bezel to have great feel and minimal back play. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90 highly for its extreme water resistance and value at a competitive price.

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.