Resco UDT DivervsTissot 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.
UDT Diver
Seastar 1000
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.7mm
n/a
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$1,955
$875
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Resco UDT Diver - Brushed Titanium for its quality, durability, accuracy, and good looks. The watch features a distinctive trident on the second hand and 0.2-second indices on the dial, with its brushed titanium case readily accepting NATO, Zulu, or leather straps. Overall, owners rate the Resco UDT Diver - Brushed Titanium highly for its robust build and versatile wearability.
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.
The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.
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