Scurfa Diver One D1-500vsTissot Seastar 1000

Diver One D1-500
ScurfaDiver One D1-500

Ref. diver-one-d1-500-blue-10-year-anniversary-edition·MSRP $268

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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 Diver One D1-500 at true scale

Diver One D1-500

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

40mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.7mm

n/a

Thickness

14.4mm

9.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

500m

highest

300m

MSRP

$268

lowest

$515

Movement

Ronda 715SM

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
14.4mm
9.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
500m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715SM
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$268
$515
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Reviews

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

Scurfa Diver One D1-500

Owners widely praise the Scurfa Diver One D1-500 for its robust 40mm case, described as ideal for everyday wear and reminiscent of an older Submariner, and its excellent legibility. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its strong lume, with one owner calling it the best they have seen, and note the precise 120-click bezel. The watch's 500-meter water resistance is deemed suitable for actual diving. Some owners appreciate the aluminum bezel's color as a change from black, and one owner finds the titanium case exceptionally light and warm. Overall, owners rate the Scurfa Diver One D1-500 highly for its tool diver design and perceived quality exceeding its price point.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its 300m water resistance and Swiss quartz movement at its price point, with some highlighting its solid build and value. However, criticisms include ill-proportioned hands and indices, a bezel that can be hard to read, and unremarkable lume. Some owners find the bracelet clasp flimsy, and the lack of anti-reflective coating causes glare. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 well for its robust water resistance and value proposition in a Swiss quartz package.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers also agree that the 40mm case size significantly improves wearability.

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