New 40mm Tissot Seastar 1000 - Affordable 300m Dive Watch High Accuracy Quartz Grand Seiko 9f Level

New 40mm Tissot Seastar 1000 - Affordable 300m Dive Watch High Accuracy Quartz Grand Seiko 9f Level
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[@WatchChris]

Just to clarify, only the bezel insert is a mineral crystal This gets a sapphire. Only the bezel insert is mineral... Thanks for watching. Don't forget to subscribe!

[@MrBacchus18]

Why do mineral bezel that will scratch? Sapphire or ceramic would be much better and an aluminum bezel would be easier to replace.

[@vladpiranha]

@@MrBacchus18 Mineral is more shatter resistant than sapphire - a priority for such a thin piece of material.

[@MrBacchus18]

@@vladpiranha Maybe but you have sapphire on the dial and mineral on the bezel so you are going to collect scratches around the dial. I would have much preferred ceramic which will not scratch. Failing that an aluminum insert which is cheap and easy to replace.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

​@@MrBacchus18 ✊

[@mrd64]

Good to see they finally made one in a sensible size again.

[@143sachu786]

I bought this same with stainless steel strap yesterday from the airport duty free shop. It is so elegant looking ❤ and I Love it 😍

[@RedwoodAggie]

This is a great deal for a +/- 10secs/yr high accuracy quartz movement, 300m WR, and sapphire w/AR from a reputable brand for only $425. This would make a great nice gift for friends and family that are maybe not "into" mechanical watches, but would love a nice every day watch. I love that they came out with this great "mid-size" (at least mid-size to me) version of their diver. I wouldn't mind if the indices were a touch larger, but that is being very nitpicky. The blue especially looks great, and hopefully they will come out with a Powermatic 80 version later this year. I'm guessing that would be priced in the $650-750 range, which still isn't bad.

[@whywecollectwatches]

Nice review Chris. I have the 43mm blue dial version and love it, even with the T-bar seconds hand. It is a little large overall but I really like the wrist presence. This 40mm version with the ETA quartz movement is very nice, especially with the +/- accuracy of 10 secs per year.

[@paulbonaventura4969]

Help my brain...I wear my apple watch daily but always drawn to other watches (yes, I have autos and quartz and divers)... I love the looks, sometimes I think quartz is really the best way to go for durability and ease. Autos aren't really too much work either, I compare it to "grab a quartz = grab loafer shoes" or "Grab an auto = you're lacing your shoes up/sneaker" in term of time. Sorry for the rant.

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

This is going to be popular! The Seastar 1000 has always been a little big for me, this would be perfect

[@kimemberga]

Very informative! This one or the powermatic? Thanks!

[@sivanstar]

Too bad they aren't using the seastar 2000 dials. Thank you for the video!

[@edteach3r]

Bravo! Now for a 40mm Traveller GMT. 😊

[@Ben-yw8be]

I just bought the 40mm black and gold with interchangeable rubber strap. Insane 300m water resistance. I like how thin the watch is.

[@bigsmooshflopdong33]

ETA actually does precidrive accuracy (10spy) on the majority of their quartz movements, the ETA caliber 255.511 was thermocompensated back in 1985!.

[@yorusuyasoul69420]

I dig that high accuracy

[@danryan4137]

Very happy to see these. Great movement,great accuracy and really great size. I Hope the price is Great.

[@zsennn]

I was really into the 36mm version but something is off with the proportions on this one. Looks like they haven’t increased the size of the hourmarkers and those just seem too small for the bigger dial.

[@randomdude7345]

Thats what preventing me from nuying them.

[@anthonystevens8683]

I've been a fan of the Seastar 1000 for quite a few years and have the old PM80 black version, The sunray dial is quite subtle but looks great. Tissot have not stood still though with these new versions. The date window although still at six is now framed and rectangular compared to mine that is more like a round port hole. The bezel insert apart from being mineral is a different design with more clear markings, my watch has chrome markings and a snipped 12 marker tip but in ceramic. The case side profile has also changed to a flat vertical brush and looses the rebate on the mid case. I'm not sure which I prefer yet. One improvement that might have made is to the bracelet clasp, mine is pressed but still works fine, a milled version with tool less micro adjust would be nice. Anyway mine has been consistent since the day I got some years ago, it looses around 5-7 seconds per day. Looking at the quartz movement it sounds like it may have taken some inspiration from the Longines VHP series that also has temperature compensation. Many thanks for sharing Chris, thanks for the heads up.

[@mikezapfe430]

Have 2 seastar 1000's. One blue dial and the green on the mesh band. Just got the 2000 from Jomashop. It's a beautiful watch but my favorite is the green on the mesh band

[@paulbonaventura4969]

Is it true once you change the battery, the water resistance is compromised?

[@TheBimmer74]

I will be all over the Powermatic version!

[@jayjay9932]

I hope Tissot make an automatic variant of the 36mm Seastar, I want to buy that for my wife but being put off by the quartz movement.

[@ramspencer5492]

The mineral crystal bezel insert would be a deal breaker on an automatic fire me. The how have looks too short. Also the indices don't quite look dialed in quite right for aesthetice for this size dial. The whole thing doesn't quite look fine-tuned. But I'm glad they're finally adjusting away from the mostly passe trend of oversized watches. If you're going to make oversized that can't be your only size if you want to sell nearly as many as you otherwise could.

[@Mikeleangelo40]

Couldn't agree more about indices size. Omega seamaster got indices size on point.

[@TillSwims]

The black gold version is available in Germany . The black and blue ones maybe later in April says tissot customer service. I checked the black gold version in a store. Watch is good. Strap is Very light and thin but smooth. Looking forward to the bracelet versions especially the black one. Hope it has a sunburst dial like the 43mm version

[@ace73pq]

I am very happy for those who wanted this watch in a smaller format! Now, if some brands could do the same thing, but in the opposite direction, it would also be nice to have some watches in a larger size! I just don't like having a small watch on my wrist, so below 42mm, no thanks!

[@markk9794]

I've been holding off on a new dive watch in the hopes we would see the new Seastar in 40 or 41. Mineral crystal in a sport watch? Nah. Moving on.

[@notyourtypicalwatchreview2563]

I think it’s only the bezel insert that’s mineral; the crystal is sapphire.

[@TillSwims]

Saphire Glass. Mineral bezel.

[@markk9794]

@@TillSwims thanks man

[@mrjones6770]

just got the 40mm version blue....already have 36mm blue...i like the 36mm much better even though i have 20cm wrist 8 inch

[@2manysigns]

So many nice watches .

[@frankbcn2223]

Nothing against a good quartz watch !

[@notyourtypicalwatchreview2563]

Right on.

[@notyourtypicalwatchreview2563]

Did I miss the price? (I haven’t had my coffee, yet).

[@Tangylives]

The quartz movement is a great pickup, much better than a powermatic 80 imo. I'm sure the powermatic will be more expensive as well when this is the more advanced movement.

[@timyoungnc]

How's the bracelet? Kind of reminds me of a Christopher Ward 300 (CW of course in Automatic), nothing wrong with a nice quartz.

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

❤FINALLY❤ Awesome watch at a great size and price, I will wait for the automatic!

[@randyreynolds1045]

Very accourate too❤

[@robocopvn]

can't wait 36mm powermatic 80

[@stephanj948]

Now they should make a ceramic bezel, date lens, better clasp and use the powermatic 80. Perfect diver in 40mm.

[@drzaius844]

Wish they did the white dial that they did with the 36mm. I would buy that 100%

[@limacuan]

So... this is somewhat a Tissot branded Certina Precidrive diver, looking forward to the actual review!

[@cdeaker]

I like the look of these. It seems to fill a gap that Tag Heuer left of a good quality, reasonably priced Swiss quartz dive watch - Tag had the 2000 range & then the Aqua Racer, which they still have but is now overpriced. This Tissot is also 300m WR as the Tags were 200m

[@adbraham]

I like this! I’m surprised: Tissot usually get it SO wrong!

[@dionysisdimitrakakis4988]

Any information on when it’s going to be available ?

[@torrescomments8374]

any news if this is actually coming in the automatic?

[@JohnDoe-cp1mr]

Will there be an automatic version of the 40mm?

[@davidv.2050]

I’ve had my Seastar 600M for only a few months now and I have to take in in for repair due to rotor spinning while winding. I guess it’s prevalent in the powermatic 80 movement. Bummer.😢

[@Capsulecorp01]

This in 41-42 mm with automatic would be perfect

[@mapar1342]

Is this a better watch than a Seiko prospex?

[@Arman-nl6mg]

much better, won't lose time like all those automatics and it'll actually be shockproof

[@basdijkslag3574]

Are the numbers on the bezel easy and good to read? At some angles they look dissapired.

[@johncamera602]

The bezel numbers in certain light conditions do disappear. Love the watch but not crazy about the bezel.

[@mikezapfe430]

I have 5 Tissot automatics, a vintage Omega automatic and a 1958 hand wind Hamilton. Love my Tissots. Also like my white dial Casio quartz. Would never purchase a quartz Tissot. I prefer my automatic watches

[@Anirossa]

Was about to get the 36mm, then I saw it in a store and how it at half the markers didn't even nearly hit. So Tissot's QC seem to be below seiko at this price point in some magical way. Have a 5 year old PR 100 Tissot chrono that hits all the marks. But doesn't seem to be how Tissot does things anymore. Also hear others report that the majority of the seastars don't get close to hitting most the marks.

[@Klingonmastr]

Just noticed Bloomingdales has the 43MM Tissot Seastar Powermatic 80 green dial version with mesh band reduced to $450. Would definitely purchase one at the price but many have said the 43mm version is a little too big. This 40MM version looks so much better even thought it's just a quartz watch. I would assume they would be coming out with an automatic version later in the year.

[@Anirossa]

@@Klingonmastr If its too big or not all comes down to your body and wrist really my wrists are thin so I ended up with a Seiko Solar diver 38mm. I'm keeping it on all the time, something I didn't expect as saw it more as a tool watch with a egg timer to help me with my timeblindness, and figured I'd wear my automatic watches most the time. But it's the most comfortable watch I've ever worn. Especially with the Barton Elite Siclicon I put on it. Picked it up in the store I looked at the Tissot, I got it for 450 euros, same as the seastar cost. I would hesitate buying it over the internet however. I got it because I saw the alignment on this one was pretty spot on, something Seiko is not really known for being. Though I've heard people be surprised with pretty good statistics on QC on the solar divers. Also I know the bracelets on them are pretty seiko rattley, I bought a Uncle Seiko bracelet for the omega speedmaster that fits. But the quality was pretty bad, so I stick to the Barton Elite Silicon

[@Klingonmastr]

@@Anirossa A lot of people say the 40MM Tissot PRX with its lug to lug width is too big but then it only weights 138 grams. While I like smaller watches, I also like watches that aren't too heavy. That is the very reason I bought a Seiko Alpinist because at 38MM it won't look big on my six inch wrist. I like the fact the bracelet on the Seiko comes with an actual milled clasp something you won't find on their cheaper solar and automatic watches. Even the Powermatic 80 version of the Tissot Seastar you get a bracelet with a stamped clasp. That makes the watch feel cheap.

[@Anirossa]

@Klingonmastr Been close to buying the baby alpinist as well as the boutique special of the remake of the first alpinist, agree they comfortable watches (my wrist same size as yours)

[@vastount1]

Quartz no go!

[@olivier.b189]

Sombody know when the powermatic 80 version will be available?

[@unclebob4964]

Just got this watch a month ago. Got the blue and put a blue rubber Tissot band on it. As close to the most perfect, legible watch I own. Now my favorite……and my “other watch is a Speedmaster.”

[@giantsnerd]

Great video, good looking affordable watch. One thing though: the quartz movement in this is not on par with a Grand Seiko 9F. It's true that it does have thermal compensation, but the movement is not servicable like a 9F, and it is not sealed or decorated like a 9F.

[@Arman-nl6mg]

who cares that much about a watch like 1/10th of the price 😭😭😭

[@rodrigorivero6846]

When will you review it?

[@juniorjohnson5961]

At my age end of life indicator is important 😀

[@rockthewatch]

Never mind it’s a Quartz. I will wait for the 40mm auto.

[@WatchChris]

Lol yea....

[@FreshYoungDude]

Any pricing info?

[@WatchChris]

Yes $425 on bracelet

[@tonyalbrecht7169]

well, it's swiss made 👍

[@wahajkamran93]

Is the ceremic bezel better or this mineral one?

[@dustinr16]

Ceramic will be virtually scratch proof. The mineral glass bezel will scratch. Also you get no lumed marker on the mineral crystal the way Tissot does the, on the 40mm and 36mm Quartz Seastars. If they did a proper ceramic bezels, I’d happily of bought one of these. Disappointing when $200 micro brands all have scratch proof ceramic inserts.

[@wahajkamran93]

@dustinr16 are you sure? From what i gathered, it has the same as of 36mm. And its not mineral glass its crystal.

[@jaer.6540]

Now, if only Tissot would announce a ~38mm PRX.... Also any big brand offering a MINERAL crystal on a watch that cost more than $200 can kick rocks. There is literally no excuse, when Chinese brands are putting them on sub $100 watches. Get it together, Tissot

[@paulbonaventura4969]

The crystal is sapphire but the bezel is mineral.... I know... it would be almost perfect. Guess I will stay with my Tag w/ sapphire bezel and crystal, but for quartz its' a great beater and I'm sure gray market prices will be tempting

[@dustinr16]

Oh man so dissapointed. This needed a ceramic bezel insert with a lume pip not a cheap mineral insert. Perfect size, but Tissot cheaped out on the execution with no ceramic insert or automatic available.

[@timefliesby-jleo474]

I think if the Duro comes out at 40mm it’s better than this watch. I might be waiting for the auto version

[@awdtw]

If they release this in an Automatic... I am getting both black and blue, likely in the form of a left swing and right jab from the wife after she realises I bought two new watches.

[@care4rus444]

So what does the indicator mean? Its not a watch that will last a lifetime?

[@snapfitness1]

What do you mean mineral crystal insert?

[@dustinr16]

The bezel insert is a mineral crystal not ceramic like the larger 43mm models.

[@snapfitness1]

@@dustinr16 ah. Ok ... thankd

[@kresimirpleic]

Why on Earth would they go for a mineral glass bezel insert? That will easily get scratched up. Why not a ceramic or sapphire insert?

[@resjon7981]

At last a decent quartz diver.

[@kresimirpleic]

No, not at all. You can get decent quartz divers from plenty of brands: Longines, Tag Heuer, Certina, Seiko, Citizen, Casio, Vaer, Dan Henry - among others...

[@paulbonaventura4969]

Mineral Bezel? C'mon man!!!

[@css__]

thanks for retelling everything from the official site🤣

[@benten3524]

😂

[@antonybeardsley7862]

Epic fail on the mineral crystal insert. Why go to the effort of making a 40mm diver with a nice dial and ruin it with that. Cost cutting my guess!

[@mrjones6770]

I've had my 36mm version for a year now.. warn everyday at work home and bed...no scratch on mineral crystal yet. And it's been bashed many times

[@gregman0007]

Why the hell do they have to have a mineral coated bezel with this watch… only thing that turned me away

[@mrjones6770]

Nice to see another quartz version... automatics are too much hassle...$200 for a service every 5 years...watchmaker will pull your hands off dail put them back with marks in them and hands not straight like from factory...not robust like quartz not accurate like quartz..and service far far cheaper and without raping the watch to do it... battery change and maybe some water seals... automatics are from the stone age....not reliable like quartz not.. not accurate like quartz..and will break if you drop it on a hard surface....all you need is accurate reliable time every time..not a relic from the days of long long ago... you might love it now...but you won't after 5 or more years and you have to pay for a clean and service....only a fool builds a house just to burn it down and do it again.....but you still listen to your heart and not your head.

[@branislavpetrovic695]

🙄😃👌🤩👍

[@thegorn]

Mineral crystal bezel insert? Yuk! C'mon ceramic is not expensive. That is crazy. Also quartz. NEXT!

[@mrjones6770]

why yuck?.....how many do you have?....or are you just another puppet

[@volvo24091]

Why would anybody buy a swiss quartz watch? Like buying a Ferrari running a Nissan engine

[@johnrooney507]

Easy to grab & go, probably won’t need much in the way of servicing, and sounds like a high quality quartz. Kind of budget Swiss anyway.

[@kevinsiner]

Went and looked at one today because I was interested in buying one. No longer interested after seeing it in person. Way too blingy and shiny

[@campshay19]

so much disappointment just get me a powermatic 80

[@milosradulovic9627]

Quartz, no thanks

[@mrjones6770]

you stick with your horse and cart...lol...Fool

[@panospeter_pan4257]

Boring and not sapphire. Boring brand in general 😴

[@dustinr16]

It has a sapphire crystal with dual sized AR coating. Only the bezel insert is mineral crystal. Clearly a cost saving measure not using ceramic.