Tissot Seastar 1000 GMTvsVaer 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 GMT at true scale

Seastar 1000 GMT

Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver at true scale

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

11.8mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$575

$549

lowest

Movement

11.5'

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.77mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Indexes
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
11.5'
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$549
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Reviews

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Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT for its sapphire crystal, improved finishing, and GMT complication, with one owner expressing deep satisfaction. A potential drawback noted by the community is that Swiss quartz movements, unlike some Japanese counterparts, may exhibit second hands that do not precisely align with dial markers. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT highly for its build quality and useful GMT function at its price point.

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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