Spinnaker Wreck AutomaticvsTissot 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.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic at true scale

Wreck Automatic

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

44mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$189

lowest

$875

Movement

Seiko NH35

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$875
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Reviews

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

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

Owners praise the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic for its exceptional value and the best bezel and crown action experienced across many watches, including high-end brands, noting its cool distressed finish. Reviewers highlight the hand-finished, abraded aluminum bezel inserts and etched dials designed to look weathered, with applied indices and arrow-shaped hands for legibility. The 44mm steel case is water-resistant to 200 meters and houses a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its outstanding value and tactile user experience at its price point.

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.