Tissot Seastar 1000vsVaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

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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.

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver at true scale

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

Diameter

36mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

9.7mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$515

lowest

$549

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9.67mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Indexes
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
$549
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Reviews

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

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its 300m water resistance and Swiss quartz movement at its price point, with some highlighting its solid build and value. However, criticisms include ill-proportioned hands and indices, a bezel that can be hard to read, and unremarkable lume. Some owners find the bracelet clasp flimsy, and the lack of anti-reflective coating causes glare. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 well for its robust water resistance and value proposition in a Swiss quartz package.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers also agree that the 40mm case size significantly improves wearability.

Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver for its value, citing features like a sapphire crystal, AR coating, and solar movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its attractive design, with specific mentions of the two-tone blue and black dial, sunburst dial, and contrasting minute hand. The 39mm case is generally considered comfortable, particularly for a 7-inch wrist, and the bezel action is satisfying. Some owners report excellent lume and a solid anti-reflective coating on the crystal. However, one owner notes the watch appears large and questions its wearability on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver highly for its strong value proposition and attractive aesthetic.

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