Tissot Seastar 1000vsTimefactors Baby Willard PRS-68
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Measurements
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Seastar 1000
Baby Willard PRS-68
Diameter
40mm
40.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
43.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
lowest
13.7mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
80h
highest
50h
MSRP
$875
$450
lowest
Movement
Tissot Powermatic 80
Seiko 6R15
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value and solid build, with one reviewer calling it a comfortable, sporty, and affordable everyday watch with a great case and dial ratio. However, some owners find the Tissot Seastar 1000 too large and poorly proportioned, citing small indices on larger dials and a difficult-to-read bezel. Criticisms also include a non-reflective crystal causing glare, mediocre lume, and a subpar bracelet, with some feeling it is underwhelming for the price compared to other divers. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its value and solid build at the price point.
The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.
Owners widely praise the Timefactors Baby Willard PRS-68 for its great value and excellent Seiko 6R15 automatic movement, noting its ceramic bezel. A significant drawback is the difficulty in purchasing one due to limited availability and rapid sell-outs. One owner points out that the 18mm lug width can make strap selection challenging. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Baby Willard PRS-68 highly for its impressive specifications and value, despite the acquisition challenges.
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