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Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUBvsTissot Seastar 2000

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What people say

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Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

Owners widely praise the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB for its dial printing, date wheel, and bezel action. One owner confirmed the watch remained waterproof after five days. However, some owners report minor issues such as a slightly off-centered 12 marker or dissatisfaction with bracelet quality, while another felt the crystal was not the best but still looked great. Overall, owners rate the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB highly for its strong dial and bezel presentation at the price point.

Tissot Seastar 2000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 2000 for its impressive specifications at its price point, including an 80-hour power reserve, ISO 6425 certification, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and 600m water resistance, with its dial quality and finishing considered superior for its class. The blue dial is frequently highlighted as particularly sharp and legible. However, the watch's substantial size and weight are consistent drawbacks; its 46mm width, 16.3mm thickness, and 52mm lug-to-lug dimension make it too large for some for everyday wear, with a rubber strap often recommended over the metal bracelet for comfort. A significant concern raised by multiple owners is the bezel's tendency to become loose and lose its click, with one reporting this on two separate watches. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting +1 second per day and another around +5 seconds per day.

From video reviewers

The 600m water resistance and 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the substantial 44mm case size.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB40mm
Seastar 200046mm
Power Reserve
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB41h
Seastar 200080h
Water Resistance
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB100m
Seastar 2000600m
MSRP
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB$508
Seastar 2000$1,275

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
46mm
Thickness
13.2mm
16.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
904L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
600m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Graded blue-black
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
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Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
41h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$508
$1,275
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