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Tissot Seastar 1000 GMTvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Seastar 1000 GMT
TissotSeastar 1000 GMT
MSRP $575
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seastar 1000 GMT40mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Seastar 1000 GMT40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Seastar 1000 GMT300m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Seastar 1000 GMT$575
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.77mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
11 1/2'''
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT for its sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and GMT complication, with one owner expressing deep satisfaction. A point of contention for some is that Swiss quartz movements may exhibit second-hand misalignment with markers, unlike certain Japanese quartz movements. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT highly for its robust features and value.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size delivers comfortable wearability and lug-to-lug proportions suitable for most wrists. The quartz movement sacrifices prestige compared to automatic alternatives, though it ensures reliable accuracy. The red/navy aluminum bezel and Swiss Ronda quartz movement at an accessible price make it a practical travel watch.

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