Scurfa Bell Diver 1vsTissot 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.

Scurfa Bell Diver 1 at true scale

Bell Diver 1

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Thickness

15.5mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

500m

highest

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$448

lowest

$875

Movement

Miyota 9015

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
15.5mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
500m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Graded grey-black
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$448
$875
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Scurfa Bell Diver 1

The Scurfa Bell Diver 1 is widely praised for its exceptional value as a tool diver, with owners and reviewers highlighting its robust build and practical design. The Miyota 9015 automatic movement is noted, though some rotor noise is mentioned. Owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal, with specific callouts for the inky black dial, black ceramic bezel, and red accents. The watch's heft is considered its only significant drawback by some, while others find its 16mm thickness manageable. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +14 seconds per day as acceptable for the price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Scurfa Bell Diver 1 highly for its serious tool watch credentials and impressive value proposition.

Tissot Seastar 1000

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.

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.

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