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Grand Seiko STGF359vsTissot Seastar 1000 GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

STGF359
Grand SeikoSTGF359
MSRP $2,600
Seastar 1000 GMT
TissotSeastar 1000 GMT
MSRP $575
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Grand Seiko STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT for its sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and GMT complication, with one owner expressing deep satisfaction. A point of contention for some is that Swiss quartz movements may exhibit second-hand misalignment with markers, unlike certain Japanese quartz movements. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT highly for its robust features and value.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
STGF35928.9mm
Seastar 1000 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
STGF35940h
Seastar 1000 GMT40h
Water Resistance
STGF359100m
Seastar 1000 GMT300m
MSRP
STGF359$2,600
Seastar 1000 GMT$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
28.9mm
40mm
Thickness
8.7mm
11.77mm
Lug-to-Lug
35.4mm
40mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
4J52
11 1/2'''

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,600
$575
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