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Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special EditionvsTissot Seastar 1000

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Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is widely praised for its visually striking and unique dial designs, often described as a standout feature offering significant aesthetic appeal for the price. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the attractive blue gradients, wave patterns, and textured finishes that evoke ocean depths. The watch is generally considered comfortable to wear, with a well-proportioned case size and good build quality. Accuracy is reported as around +5 seconds per day by one owner. However, several sources point to the bracelet and clasp as a weak point, with criticisms including pin-and-collar construction, stamped clasps, and a lack of a convenient diver's extension. Some reviewers also note potential issues with bezel alignment and day/date wheel alignment. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition highly for its exceptional dial design and overall value.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value, solid build, and 300m water resistance, with reviewers highlighting its comfortable wearability and affordable price point for a sporty diver. Some owners find the bezel difficult to use and note glare from the crystal, while others criticize the lume and bracelet quality, with one owner describing the clasp as flimsy. Accuracy figures for the quartz models are excellent, and the Powermatic 80 movement is considered reliable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its strong value proposition as a sporty, affordable everyday watch.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition42.4mm
Seastar 100040mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Seastar 100080h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
Seastar 1000300m
MSRP
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$550
Seastar 1000$875

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42.4mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
40mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Graded grey-black
Indices
Indexes
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
41h
80h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$875
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