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Grand Seiko SBGA481vsTissot Seastar 1000

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Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value, solid build, and 300m water resistance, with reviewers highlighting its comfortable wearability and affordable price point for a sporty diver. Some owners find the bezel difficult to use and note glare from the crystal, while others criticize the lume and bracelet quality, with one owner describing the clasp as flimsy. Accuracy figures for the quartz models are excellent, and the Powermatic 80 movement is considered reliable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its strong value proposition as a sporty, affordable everyday watch.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA48144.5mm
Seastar 100040mm
Power Reserve
SBGA48172h
Seastar 100080h
Water Resistance
SBGA481200m
Seastar 1000300m
MSRP
SBGA481$11,100
Seastar 1000$875

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.3mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
40mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Graded grey-black
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Tissot Powermatic 80
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,100
$875
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