STEELDIVE SD1972vsTissot 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.

STEELDIVE SD1972 at true scale

SD1972

Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm at true scale

Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

Diameter

45mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.7mm

n/a

Thickness

13.3mm

lowest

15.3mm

Water Resistance

200m

600m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$128

lowest

$931

Movement

Seiko NH36

Automatic

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
13.3mm
15.29mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
n/a
Material
Ceramic
316L stainless steel & Ceramic
Water Resistance
200m
600m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$128
$931
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Reviews

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STEELDIVE SD1972

Owners widely praise the STEELDIVE SD1972 for its comfortable 45mm turtle case, attractive knurling, and well-polished bracelet. The circular indices and tan dial accents are favored features, and the lume is exceptionally bright, comparable to other highly-rated models. Overall, owners consider the STEELDIVE SD1972 a well-built and visually appealing watch for its 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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