Tissot Seastar 1000vsTSAO Baltimore Bronze Torsk-Diver - Sunray Black

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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

TSAO Baltimore Bronze Torsk-Diver - Sunray Black at true scale

Bronze Torsk-Diver - Sunray Black

Diameter

40mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

13.6mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

40h

MSRP

$875

$650

lowest

Movement

Tissot Powermatic 80

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12.48mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Graded grey-black
n/a
Indices
Indexes
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Tissot Powermatic 80
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$650
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Reviews

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

Tissot Seastar 1000

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.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

TSAO Baltimore Bronze Torsk-Diver - Sunray Black

Owners widely praise the TSAO Baltimore Bronze Torsk-Diver - Sunray Black for its superb fit and finish at its price point, with many finding the sunray dial and bronze case a striking combination. The watch is considered excellent value, with one owner noting it as a bargain under $400 and another at $900. The 43mm case wears well due to its thickness and case profile, and the 2 o'clock crown avoids wrist digging. Reviewers note the bezel tension is tight and the date aperture cutout edges appear inelegant. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +12 seconds per day and another +3 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the TSAO Baltimore Bronze Torsk-Diver - Sunray Black highly for its unique design and build quality at its price.