Sheffield 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.

Sheffield Diver 1 at true scale

Diver 1

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

40mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

13mm

9.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

n/a

$515

Movement

Miyota 2035

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
9.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
n/a
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$515
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Reviews

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

Sheffield Diver 1

Owners widely praise the Sheffield Diver 1 for its substantial, rugged case and overall quality at an affordable price, with many appreciating the blue dial and dial patina. Some owners note the bezel action could be crisper, and one found the non-quick-set date inconvenient. An owner reported difficulty removing the caseback during servicing, and another experienced tiny shock springs disappearing during cleaning. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield Diver 1 highly for its build quality and value.

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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