Ratio Free DivervsTissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

Ref. ratio-ii-free-diver-helium-safe-1000m-automatic-1068ha90-34va-00-mens-watch·MSRP $249

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Measurements
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Free Diver

Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm
Diameter
47mm
44mm
Thickness
15mm
lowest
15.3mm
Water Resistance
1000m
highest
600m
Power Reserve
40h
80h
highest
MSRP
$249
lowest
$931
Movement
Seiko NH36
Automatic
Case
5 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Ratio Free Diver 1000M 1068HA90-34VA-00 Men's Watch for its exceptional value, robust build, and good finishing on the case. The watch features a thick sapphire crystal, a helium escape valve, and 1000m water resistance, with many owners finding the stainless steel bracelet comfortable and of good quality. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting two to three seconds fast per day, while another noted a 66-click bezel as a point of concern. The 47mm case is described as chunky and thick by some users. Overall, owners rate the Ratio Free Diver 1000M 1068HA90-34VA-00 Men's Watch highly for its tough construction and impressive specifications at its price point.
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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