Tissot Seastar 1000

Robust, reliable, and by all means affordable: The Seastar 1000 collection from Tissot is a fantastic choice for those looking for a high-quality diving watch with Swiss origins – without breaking the bank.

This collection boasts numerous three-hand timepieces. While the models with a diameter of 36 mm are perfectly suited as both women's and men's watches, the 43-mm cases look great on more sizable wrists. Moreover, if you're in the market for a diving chronograph, the Seastar 1000 collection is the right place to look. These Tissot models measure 45.5 mm across, so if you enjoy watches with serious wrist presence, be sure to take a closer look.

All Seastar 1000 watches are made of stainless steel and are protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. With water-resistance to 300 m (30 bar, 984 ft), these watches are even suited for saturation diving. Besides great functionality, Tissot also offers a wide variety of case materials and dial colors. You have the choice between stainless steel watches, two-tone versions, rose gold models, and variants coated in black. The customization options don't end there: certain references are equipped with an interchangeable band system, so you can quickly swap between a bracelet or strap

Tissot exclusively equips its watches with calibers from the Swiss movement manufacturer ETA, which, like Tissot, belongs to the Swatch Group. This is, in part, why Tissot watches are so affordable. The women's watches and chronographs are powered by quartz calibers, while the men's models are outfitted with the Powermatic 80.111, an automatic movement which offers a power reserve of up to 80 hours.

The most affordable Seastar models are the quartz chronographs, which start at around 390 USD. The ref. T120.417.17.041.00 is one such timepiece with a blue dial and black rubber strap. Women's three-hand models, such as the ref. T120.210.21.051.00, also feature quartz movements and fall in this price range. If you are interested in a Seastar 1000 with an automatic caliber, check out the three-hand 43-mm models such as the ref. T120.407.11.051.00. Prices start at around 600 USD.

There are over a dozen Seastar 1000 quartz-powered chronographs to choose from. All these watches share a 45.5-mm stainless steel case, although some models are more colorful thanks to their PVD-coating. The chronographs are powered by the reliable ETA quartz caliber G10.212. This movement has an hour counter at 2 o'clock, a small seconds dial at 6 o'clock, and a 30-minute counter at 10 o'clock. Of course, these models wouldn't be complete without a central chronograph seconds hand.

When it comes to the dial and band, potential buyers are spoiled for choice. The dial comes in blue, black, green, red, or gray, and, depending on the exact model, you can pair the watch with either a three-piece link stainless steel bracelet, rubber strap, or a fine-link Milanese bracelet.

The ref. T120.417.11.041.02 pairs a blue dial with a Milanese bracelet, and sells for around 450 USD new. If you'd prefer something more on the classic side, check out the ref. T120.417.11.051.00. Tissot outfits this watch with a black dial and three-piece link stainless steel bracelet. This model also changes hands for around 450 USD.

The Seastar 1000 ref. T120.417.37.051.00 is the perfect choice for those in the market for a more extravagant design. The stainless steel case and hands of this chronograph are coated in rose gold, which gives the watch a sporty-elegant look. This model comes on a black rubber strap and costs around 440 USD new.

The ref. T120.417.17.051.01 is probably the most eye-catching model in the collection. The rubber strap is orange, as are the central seconds hand and diving scale. This sporty watch costs around 350 USD in mint condition.

The three-hand men's models in the Seastar 1000 collection measure 43 mm across. Inside every case, you'll find the automatic Powermatic 80 from ETA. The design of the dials are very much what you would expect from a diving watch: dot and line indices as hour markers, and an inverted triangle at 12 o'clock. However, the date display on these Seastar 1000 models is at 6 o'clock, rather than at the 3 o'clock position.

If you take a look at the ref. T120.407.11.051.00, you'll notice that it has a classic diving watch design. The dial and bezel are black, and it comes on a five-piece link stainless steel bracelet with polished middle links. Prices for new timepieces on Chrono24 are around 600 USD. There is also a version with a blue dial and matching blue bezel, which you can find under the ref. T120.407.11.041.00. This model changes hands for around 650 USD.

The Seastar 1000 ref. T120.407.17.041.00 has a much sportier design. This Tissot watch features a dark blue dial and black bezel, and is mounted on a black rubber strap. You can call one of these timepieces your own for around 600 USD. Are you a fan of green dials and delicate Milanese bracelets? If so, the ref. T120.407.11.091.00 is exactly what you're looking for. Plan to spend around 630 USD for an example in mint condition.

Those looking for something with a sleek design should consider the Seastar 1000 ref. T120.407.37.051.00. It features a black PVD-coated case, black bezel, and matching black rubber strap. This reference sells for around 650 USD new.

If black isn't really your style, and you can imagine a more opulent timepiece on your wrist, take a look at the ref. T120.407.22.051.00 and the ref. T120.407.37.051.01. The former is the two-tone model in the Seastar 1000 collection. The middle links of the bracelet, the bezel, hands, and crown are coated in yellow gold. Expect to pay around 690 USD for a new timepiece. The case of the ref. T120.407.37.051.01 – along with its bezel, hands, and hour markers – are coated in rose gold. This model comes on a black rubber strap and costs roughly 690 USD.

Seastar 1000 Models for Men and Women

Tissot's Seastar 1000 collection also offers three variants that are ideal as unisex watches. These stainless steel models have a case diameter of 36 mm and are powered by a quartz movement. Like the larger men's models, the smaller versions are water-resistant to 300 m (30 bar, 984 ft) and have a sapphire crystal. The case back is made of stainless steel.

The ref. T120.210.21.051.00 sports a black dial, while the bezel, diving scale, hands, and indices are golden. This combination results in a design that is both sporty and elegant in equal measure. The three-piece link bracelet is made entirely of stainless steel. A particularly useful feature is the quick-release function, which lets you change the band without any hassle. Prices for new watches come in at around 380 USD.

The dial, indices, and hands of the ref. T120.210.11.011.00 are white and silver. This reference changes hands for around 390 USD new. If you're looking for a splash of color, the ref. T120.210.11.041.00 features a blue dial and matching blue bezel. This version will cost you about 350 USD.