Tissot Seastar 1000vsTimefactors Commander
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Measurements
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Seastar 1000
Commander
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Thickness
12.5mm
lowest
14mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
80h
n/a
MSRP
$875
$490
lowest
Movement
Tissot Powermatic 80
Miyota 9039
Case
3 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 Commander for its vintage aesthetic, clean no-date dial with gilt accents, creamy lume, and sunburst dial effects, noting excellent build quality and premium feel for the price. The watch is also commended for its 300m water resistance, antimagnetic cage, and sapphire crystal. Some owners find the 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel numeral font is considered disproportionately small. The dial is noted as quite reflective, and the bracelet can easily acquire desk rash. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander highly for its vintage design and robust build quality at its price point.
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