Best Dive Watch under $500? (Really $600) The Tissot Seastar 1000 PVD is Near Perfect

[@j4v33d]

I recently bought the Seastar 1000 with a stainless steel band for about $680 in Dubai and i love it so far.

[@JaredBrown_hkuspgtr]

Got my Grey one for $550 at Jared on a 15% discount, love it as well. Now, I need to buy this one too.

[@trippgs]

I admit to not giving Tissot much attention in the past. However, adding the 35mm PRX to my collection has forced me to re-evaluate my position. The Seastar is another compelling offer from this brand.

[@odwatchguy]

Nice review Randy, love the Tissot Seastar 1000. Mine is about 15 years old and it has always been one of my favorite watches even when I had over 100 watches.

[@cheapwatchman_official]

nice

[@AvroBellow]

I bought a Seastar 2000 from a local AD for $1100CAD / $815USD almost two years ago. The value of the 2000 is incredible as it would be a worthy competitor to the Planet Ocean 600M. The TSS2000 matches the OPO600M in most specifications despite being only 1/5th the price. The TSS2000 out-specs the Hamilton Khaki Navy, the Longines HydroConquest, the Longines Legend Diver, the Tudor Black Bay, the Oris Aquis, the Glashutte Original SeaQ, the TAG Heuer Aquaracer, the Rado Captain Cook, the Breitling Superocean, the Omega Seamaster and yes, even the mighty Rolex Submariner. The Mido Ocean Star 600 is about on par with the TSS2000 but costs a whopping 60% more money while the others cost even more than that. If you want a watch that can match the features of watches that are WAY above its tier, there is no watch like the TSS2000.

[@MrFelix002]

I have the blue dial stainless steel bracelet I love it

[@jakenasz3428]

nice review. I have the grey sunburst dial 43mm. I love it and it feels like the only "nice watch" I really need to own since it can go everywhere and do everything.

[@JaredBrown_hkuspgtr]

I love my SS SeaStar. I am on my second, my first I didn't take off for 10 years until I sent it in to get cleaned. Bought I new one (the grey) to keep my wrist company in the mean time. I think, I am going to need a third now. These are such good watches for the money. Plus the open back is beautiful...

[@JogieGlenMait16]

The thing about black coated watches is the pattern that they get over time when the coating wears off. I have a few and they just age pretty well.

[@Nochift138]

I'm not a fan of the high polish hands or the T second hand but do love the look/feel of a PVD diver tool watch. I've got a somewhat similar looking chronograph by Fortis (Monolith) and it gets more wrist time than my Omega PO. The PVD on that watch resembles the blued steel of a 1911.

[@randyreynolds1045]

Tissot makes great watches❤

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

I have been considering getting one of these Tissot watches. Thanks for your review and opinion on this watch, much appreciated. BTW, I would love to hear your take on the Timex Navi XL and their amazing, to me, dial markings and brilliant hand configuration with the 24 hour marking highlighted through the open 'Mercedes' hour hand.

[@quicksilversvt]

Love the Channels! Maybe a comparison to the Mido Ocean Star? Although I don't believe they have a PVD Black. PLZ!

[@cesarcesar5129]

I just got this watch. It’s awesome. I’m wondering why my roter looks different though. Mine looks like the Powermatic 80 pictured on the Tissot website. It has 2 cut outs and says “Tissot 1853”. Yours in this video and other pictures I see online the rotor is decorated with rays or waves and has no cut outs and says “Tissot 1853”. Any idea about why they are different? Is one Silicium or something? Any help appreciated. Thanks!

[@DevoldoinHD]

I was looking at this watch but ended up buying a Mido Ocean Star which is leaps and bounds better in terms of finishing, screwed in HEAVY links with a day/date complication.

[@danrussell9357]

Thanks for the video. I like Tissot as a value brand and have bought three of their watches.

[@simonwright6882]

The bezel insert is much improved from the previous one 👌

[@cheapwatchman_official]

for sure

[@joseattia9819]

I have it in blue. Rock Solid watch!

[@brokenchains]

Great review and really nice watch, I never even thought to buy one until now.

[@cheapwatchman_official]

I really dig it

[@damitdonTV]

Bought my first Tissot about 19 months ago, the PRS 516 Chronograph. I'm a big F1 fan and wanted a racing chronograph and this one checked nearly all the boxes. Like you I'm more into the mechanical, but a Swiss chronograph starts at around $1200 and I got this quartz for less than $500. I've been super impressed with the build quality and attention to detail, although my second hand seems to come to rest just a hair before the 12, but not enough that anyone else would probably notice. Overall it's been my daily since I bought it, though I do still really enjoy wearing my Orient Neptune. BTW-I knows it's discontinued, but if you can get your hands on an Orient Neptune/Titan, I highly recommend it. Personally I feel it's the highest quality diver Orient made outside of the Star lineup, and the only one with a power meter. For now, it's my crown jewel. Enjoy the channel. Glad you're back!

[@cheapwatchman_official]

cool. I'll see if I can find one

[@jsquires01]

You mentioned a link for the sailcloth strap you are wearing on the Orient. Am I missing it?

[@lolrobinchoi]

Great video! Is that the Forstner Model O on your Seamaster? It looks so much better than the stock bracelet.

[@cheapwatchman_official]

you are going to be shocked on what bracelet that it. I bought solid end links from uncle seiko and then put a San Martin bracelet on it from a $230 watch

[@ginom407]

That's a Beautiful watch! Great Review Randy, Thank You. 👍👍👍

[@cheapwatchman_official]

thanks for watching, G

[@marcos2606]

Love the look of this watch.

[@cesarcesar5129]

How is the pvd holding up?

[@skduncan1974]

Really enjoy your content although I wish you could throw in some lume shots as well.

[@cheapwatchman_official]

next time. work in progress. trying to find my groove with the watch reviews

[@danielmelendez9943]

I own the Sinnn U-1 T-SDR special edition with PVD coated bezel. my watch is anti-magnetic, 1000M, subamrine steel, good lume, saphire crystal and tegimented watch case and bracelet. Sinn does make tool watches that stand out in very unique ways. But I have to give it to Tissot, the Seastar is very similar to the Sinn U1

[@cheapwatchman_official]

I've looked at that one several times. I served on a submarine in the navy so I have a soft spot for everything submarine related.

[@danielmelendez9943]

@@cheapwatchman_official the Sinn U1- T SDR is my everyday watch..i dont want to beat up my Rolex GMT- II coke dial

[@PlasticImaginationWorkshop]

I hadn't seen this version yet, looks nice. I will have to check this one out, I've had several Tissot's and still own a couple. I really like them and mine are very accurate. I do have some reservations about the movement since if there is ever an issue you basically have to replace it but, I hear a lot of good things about them. Thanks for sharing Randy, have a great day. -David

[@crstargazer]

I want my future black 1000 to also have recessed bezel indices. Man I’m nervous if mine comes the same way

[@ashdobbs]

I just bought the dark blue 2000 on a flash sale on Amazon for $550. I actually will dive with the watch though certainly nowhere near its capabilities. My friend has an Omega Seamaster ($5k?) and we vacation quite a bit in Mexico, many times driving down Baja to fish and dive. Im a bigger guy with 8" wrists my friend is bigger than me. I've never had any real problems down there but losing a $500 watch as opposed to a $5k watch to some "road tax" seems like something I wouldn't lose a lot of sleep over (as long as my dumbass buddy was the one to lose his Omega as well). my real question is - I was wondering if a watchmaker can get rid of that "T" second hand and replace it with something less obnoxious?

[@swilkobarfingtoniii1642]

Let's talk about the elephant in the room... The Tissot Powermatic movement. It's well made, built to close tolerances using the most modern production techniques. And it can't be repaired. If you take a broken Powermatic to your watchmaker, or even if you have one for a few years and it stops running, they won't work on it. They CAN'T work on it because stuff like the balance spring and pallet assembly is 'sealed' into place. That makes it a very stable placement, but there is nothing to do but replace the whole movement if it goes wrong. That's fine for most people, but it doesn't speak to the kind of quality and workmanship and overall design than the Tudor and Omega watches you're comparing it to. Still, it's a good looking watch, even with a somewhat "disposable" movement.

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

Can the Powermatic 80 be directly swapped out for an ETA 2824? If it can, then I'd wear it until it needed service, mod. it and put in the 2824. How sim. are the 2 movements?

[@a0r0a7]

Don't take a look inside some of their quartz powered watches, overpriced watches with dreadful cheap plastic movements.

[@Dismayy]

How’s this holding up?

[@minhbu95]

Wait, I think I saw you from Cheap Audiophileman!

[@9mmmike642]

I have a Tissot PRS 516 (T1004301105100) that I paid $300 for about 4 years ago. You get an awesome watch for the money with Tissot.

[@cheapwatchman_official]

agreed

[@carlosdmc5395]

What model year has the upgrades?

[@DatamarkSystemsSL-Spain]

Great review !!! Thanks

[@DatamarkSystemsSL-Spain]

I finally did buy this watch and I 100% match the same feelings as you do describe in this review. Thanks for that.

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

I love this.

[@robertmitchell87]

My grail watch is the Pelagos LHD

[@randybehenna3081]

Love both channels Randy keep up all the great work

[@cheapwatchman_official]

thanks, Randy!

[@rajendradudhane7627]

Which one is better prx automatic black 35 mm or pvd seastar 1000 black?

[@ejames6431]

I am getting one!

[@MisterE495]

I just saw the Seastar I wanted in a store yesterday, blue green dial. The polished bracelet turned me off.

[@danielmelendez9943]

I think when it comes to value and bang for the buck, the Tissot wins all day.

[@joeskeptical4762]

*Second place perhaps but the winner is Long Island Watch.*

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

I don’t remember the part where Goldie locks was not too tight and not too loose?! I think you may be mixing that up with a different video.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Will the PVD wear off ?

[@cheapwatchman_official]

yeah. I imagine eventually it will

[@M.K-SAVE]

I have the Seastar 2000 and it is more crazier than the one you have. 600m depth!!!

[@TT-ch2pz]

Too Blingie is absolutely a thing. I understand.

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

I’ve been informed that tudor and omega are not luxury watches… I can’t say that I disagree or unfortunately, that means I don’t own a luxury watch… And neither do you! Cheers

[@CanadianBeachcomber]

Many watches in the Hamilton lineup “speak to me emotionally”, as you say. Yes, I am just that boring. This one looks good but for my liking I’m trying to kick the diver watch habit.

[@cheapwatchman_official]

it's a hard habit to kick, my friend. I'm such a sucker for dive watches

[@adamant262]

Change the hands

[@joeskeptical4762]

*Almost as nice as an Islander Bayport.*

[@cheapwatchman_official]

I've got a few Islanders in for review