Ratio FreeDiver Professional AutomaticvsTissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

FreeDiver Professional Automatic
RatioFreeDiver Professional Automatic

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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 Professional Automatic at true scale

FreeDiver Professional Automatic

Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm at true scale

Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Thickness

15.5mm

15.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

500m

600m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$140

lowest

$931

Movement

Miyota 8215

Automatic

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
15.5mm
15.29mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L stainless steel & Ceramic
Water Resistance
500m
600m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$140
$931
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Reviews

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Ratio FreeDiver Professional Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire Orange Dial Automatic RTF011 500M Men's Watch as an exceptional value, with one owner noting it costs $90 shipped and is the best value in their collection. The orange dial is described as a "looker" for casual wear, and the build quality is considered very nice, with particular commendation for the substantial feel and numerous turns of the screw-down crown. Community members generally regard Ratio FreeDivers as the most feature-loaded dive-style watches for the price, offering better general quality than some competitors. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire Orange Dial Automatic RTF011 500M Men's Watch highly for its impressive value and solid build quality at its price point.

Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

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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