STEELDIVE SD1972vsTissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

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Measurements
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SD1972

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 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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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