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Tissot Seastar 1000 GMTvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Seastar 1000 GMT
TissotSeastar 1000 GMT
MSRP $575
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seastar 1000 GMT40mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Seastar 1000 GMT40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Seastar 1000 GMT300m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Seastar 1000 GMT$575
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.77mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
11 1/2'''
Miyota 9075
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$935

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What people say

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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 G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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