Timefactors CaribbeanvsTissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

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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.

Timefactors Caribbean at true scale

Caribbean

Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm at true scale

Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

Diameter

40mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.7mm

n/a

Thickness

15.1mm

lowest

15.3mm

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

600m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$517

lowest

$931

Movement

Miyota 9015

Automatic

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
15.1mm
15.29mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L stainless steel & Ceramic
Water Resistance
1000m
600m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
n/a
Power Reserve
n/a
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$517
$931
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Reviews

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

Timefactors Caribbean

Owners widely report that the Timefactors Caribbean offers exceptional quality for its price point, though acquiring one is challenging due to rapid sell-outs. Some owners view the designs as derivative, comparing them unfavorably to other brands, while others appreciate the modern interpretations of vintage aesthetics. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors Caribbean highly for its value and build quality, despite the difficulty in purchasing one.

Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

The Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm is widely praised for its exceptional value, offering impressive specifications like 600m water resistance and an 80-hour power reserve from its automatic movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its attractive dial, often featuring a fading blue color with etched waves and a color-matched date window, along with Tissot's generally appealing designs and good build quality. The engraved ceramic bezel numbers are noted as a significant improvement. However, the 44mm case size is a point of contention, with some finding it substantial and feeling larger due to its lug-to-lug measurement, while others appreciate its short lugs which make it wear less bulky. One owner reported a bezel click action failure after 14 days. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm highly for its robust build and technology at an exceptional price point.