Seiko Prospex King Samurai PADIvsTissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40 mm
Seiko Prospex King Samurai PADI
4R35, 41 h, sapphire, 200 m, 43.8 mm
€530–580
Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40 mm
Powermatic 80, 80 h, sapphire, 300 m, 40 mm
€590–650
The differences
- The Prospex King Samurai PADI costs about €65 less than the Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40 mm, going by the indicative price band.
- The Prospex King Samurai PADI uses the 4R35 movement (Seiko) and the Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40 mm the Powermatic 80 (ETA, Swatch Group).
- The Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40 mm has 39 h more power reserve: 80 h against 41 h. It survives a weekend off the wrist.
- The Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40 mm is water resistant to 300 m and the Prospex King Samurai PADI to 200 m.
- The Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40 mm is more compact: 40 mm across and — lug-to-lug, against 43.8 mm and 48.7 mm for the Prospex King Samurai PADI.
- The Prospex King Samurai PADI comes from a Japanese brand and the Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40 mm from a Swiss brand.
Choose the Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40 mm
If you want more power reserve and you have a slim wrist.
Side by side, to scale
Both drawn at the same scale from the manufacturers’ dimensions.
Figure by figure
| Figure | Seiko Prospex King Samurai PADI | Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €530–580 | €590–650 |
| Movement | 4R35 | Powermatic 80 |
| Power reserve | 41 h | 80 h |
| Beat rate | 21,600 bph | 21,600 bph |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 200 m | 300 m |
| Diameter | 43.8 mm | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 12.8 mm | 12.5 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 48.7 mm | — |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | Yes | Yes |
| Strap or bracelet | Silicone strap | Steel bracelet |
| Brand origin | Japan | Switzerland |
| See price on AmazonSee specs | See price on AmazonSee specs |
In red, the best figure in each row. Manufacturer data.
Frequently asked questions
Which has more power reserve, the Prospex King Samurai PADI or the Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40 mm?
The Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40 mm, with 80 h against 41 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Seiko Prospex King Samurai PADI, with an indicative price band of €530–580 against €590–650. The exact price changes on Amazon.
Which handles water better?
The Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40 mm, water resistant to 300 m against 200 m.
Which suits a small wrist better?
The Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40 mm, because it measures — lug-to-lug, the figure that decides whether the lugs overhang the wrist.