Ratio Free Diver Helium-Safe 1000MvsTissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

Free Diver Helium-Safe 1000M
RatioFree Diver Helium-Safe 1000M

Ref. ratio-ii-free-diver-helium-safe-1000m-automatic-1068ha96-34va-00-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 Free Diver Helium-Safe 1000M at true scale

Free Diver Helium-Safe 1000M

Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm at true scale

Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

Diameter

46mm

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 specs
Diameter
46mm
44mm
Thickness
15mm
15.29mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L stainless steel & Ceramic
Water Resistance
1000m
600m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
n/a
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$931
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Reviews

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Ratio Free Diver Helium-Safe 1000M

Owners widely praise the Ratio Free Diver Helium-Safe 1000M Automatic for its extreme 1000m water resistance, sapphire crystal, and robust steel construction, all offered at an exceptional value under $200. One owner notes skepticism about its low price and reports that the watch "apparently does not keep very good time." Overall, owners rate the Ratio Free Diver Helium-Safe 1000M Automatic highly for its toughness and value proposition.

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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