Seiko Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern DesignvsTissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

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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.

Seiko Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design at true scale

Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design

Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm at true scale

Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

Diameter

44mm

44mm

Thickness

13.1mm

lowest

15.3mm

Water Resistance

200m

600m

highest

Power Reserve

50h

80h

highest

MSRP

$570

lowest

$931

Movement

Seiko 6R15

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.1mm
15.29mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L stainless steel & Ceramic
Water Resistance
200m
600m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R15
n/a
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
50h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$570
$931
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Reviews

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Seiko Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design

The Seiko Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design is praised for its impressive finishing and blend of heritage and modern design, with a hard-coated steel case for scratch resistance. Its 44mm case wears smaller than dimensions suggest. Some owners find the dial color and overall aesthetic less appealing than other options. The 6R15 movement provides 50 hours of power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design highly for its finishing and wearability at the price.

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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