Is the Seastar 2000 Professional a true dive watch?

Yes. It is rated to 600m, has a screw-down crown and a unidirectional rotating bezel, so it meets serious dive-watch standards.

How does it compare with the Seastar 1000?

It is bigger, thicker and rated to 600m instead of 300m, with a more robust case. The 1000 is lighter and easier for everyday wear.

The Powermatic 80 movement runs about 80 hours on a full wind, so it keeps time over a long weekend off the wrist.

It is a large, thick watch. If you usually wear 40mm or smaller, try it on first, as it can overhang a narrow wrist.

Yes, it uses a sapphire crystal, which resists scratches better than mineral glass.

The strap is fitted to the case with standard spring bars, so a watchmaker can change it for another strap of the right width.

At Teddy Baldassarre, for $1,125.00, as of our latest check.

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