Tissot Seastar 1000vsWolbrook Skindiver II Professional
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Measurements
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Seastar 1000
Skindiver II Professional
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
lowest
13mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
80h
n/a
MSRP
$875
$539
lowest
Movement
Tissot Powermatic 80
Miyota 9015
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
5 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 Wolbrook Skindiver II Professional for its comfortable wearability, attractive dial designs including a bold green option, and good value for the price. The Miyota 9015 automatic movement is noted, as is the 200m water resistance and 40mm case size. Some reviewers flag that the finishing is fine but unremarkable, and one owner found the bezel, lume, and case finishing inferior to other watches. There are mixed opinions on the lume quality and dial color, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver II Professional highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial designs at the price.
The watch features a world timer bezel and a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers noted the Miyota movement as a potential drawback.
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