NEW Completely Upgraded Tissot SEASTAR 1000 Powermatic 80 - Better In Every Way? T120.407.11.041.03
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NEW Completely Upgraded Tissot SEASTAR 1000 Powermatic 80 - Better In Every Way? T120.407.11.041.03 Blue Dial 300m diver
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Today cyber Monday 2022, I walked into my local high end jewelry store who is a AD for Rolex, Tudor Tissot, and Hamilton among a few others to buy my first Rolex. The Submariner I tried on is basically unobtainable, I instead walked out with a Tissot Seastar 2000 at retail to get on the waiting list for Rolex and got to know my AD salesman who has all my info now. I could not be more happier with this beautiful Seastar that has 10 hours more power reserve than a Rolex Submariner and also goes twice the depth. I just absolutely love this Tissot and how it looks on my wrist and if I never get a call for a submariner, Oh well. I just may start a Tissot collection.
Picked this one up today for a daily wear. Went into look at the PRX Powermatic and the Gentleman Powermatic, but my eyes drew to this. For a daily wear dive watch, this is really hard to beat at the price point.
Bought this last week store told me there have been some micro upgrades from last years model and I love it. It looks beautiful the bezel on my watch is much stiffer and doesn’t rotate as easily as yours. The Lume is much brighter for me when I tested in the dark and it lasted for a while for me around a strong 20 min. Everything about this watch is awesome and it looks spectacular with the AR coating. The sealed crown is superb quality for prevent any water from coming in but many Tissot owners forget they need to screw the crown forward so that it seals tight until in no longer moves forward. Many click it into the second last place leaving a gap not making it water proof and all the water going in. Read the instructions carefully or ask the salesperson they should provide proper instructions. For the money it can’t be beat 300M with 80 hours and it beats the Rolex Submariner in operating hours without wearing and it costs less than 1/10 the price. Thanks for the video and I hope they improve upon this watch but I love the 43mm and the looks make a statement and the Greek blue ocean face is gorgeous.
I have no idea why some people want their diver watch lume to glow like the county fair at night. Who the heck really wants to be wearing a 500 to 600 dollar watch that glows like a glow stick at night catching all kinds of unwanted attention to your wrist. I think the lume on this watch is totally acceptable...matter of fact, I would have preferred even less lume on this watch for my liking cause it makes the watch look more luxurious on an adult male wrist instead of looking like a kids glow in the dark toy watch. Enough with all the lume arguments as to which is better and brighter...it's complete nonsene! I own this watch and in my opinion it blows the Seiko SKX and the Citizen Automatic diver watches out of the water any day.
@largoallegrorisoluto
8 ай бұрын
Have you considered the fact that it’s a literal dive watch meant for water related activities? I’m pretty sure you’d appreciate that scuba diving or cave diving.
@yootoobercritikk1555
8 ай бұрын
@@largoallegrorisoluto I carry a proper waterproof flashlight for that...don't need to depend on the lume of a wristwatch.
@alexpaterson1382
Ай бұрын
Some people use divers for diving.
I bought my Seastar 660 Silver Dial in 2004. It is still in mint condition after quite a bit of use over the years (never for diving!). It still has excellent lume and I get compliments and questions all the time about it.
@WatchChris
Жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@skynet_cyberdyne_systems
Жыл бұрын
How many times have you got it serviced till now ?
Just bought this watch, the blue really pops . Its a stunning watch for the money and so far its only +2 seconds after 2 days.
Thinking of getting this watch for my birthday this month
Nice thing they addressed both issues I have with my own Seastar 1000. I’m wondering if it’s possible to get OEM Tissot part somewhere. I wouldn’t buy the same watch again for those little things but I would definitely love to get that bracelet and bezel insert..
Your review hits on many things I bring up in my review that has yet to be published. The bezel on mine is much different than yours. It’s actually a huge improvement with solid ratcheting and no back play. The lume, isn’t bright BUT lasts all night since I’ve been sleeping with it and wake up to check the the time, it’s still glowing. Solid review man. 👊
@fungus70
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with u on the lume. It's actually pretty good.
@--RSL--
2 жыл бұрын
How is yours different? Did they change it again?
@MrFelix002
Жыл бұрын
Mine has the updated bezel no issues here
@salekhasalekhabibi
Жыл бұрын
😂¥,
Tried on in store today and wow it was just love at first sight!
The Seastar 1000 is awesome and Tissot really stepped up their game with these upgrades.
@asmatgulzar9363
Жыл бұрын
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@ranjitsingh9585
Жыл бұрын
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Agreed totally with `Rock the Watch' "The Seastar 1000 is awesome and Tissot really stepped up their game with these upgrades" great review!
I love the big T hands it was one my favorite touches on the watch
Thanks for the video! One question: You say the bracelet doesn't taper much, but how much does it taper? I have heard elsewhere that it doesn't taper at all. Can you measure the clasp opening?Thanks in avance!
This watch has the best legibility of any watch I own or have encountered. As soon as I look at the dial I can immediately see the time with the large hands.
Nice one, I recently bought Seastar 2000, this one reminds me of it a lot…and that’s a shame, I think they should try something way different to separate the two models…2000 works so well for me.
Great video. I have just sold my old seastar and ordered this upgraded model in a kind of light grey colour. I think 43 mm size is ok; in absolute this probably not a watch for small wristed people. The movement is superb. At this price point I think it's the best you can get. Marry Christmas to you all!
@michaelcano1591
2 жыл бұрын
Where did u order from?
@luigifanelli9367
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelcano1591 I purchased it from a local official Tissot dealer in Naples (Italy)
@catalinu88
2 жыл бұрын
@Luigi what price, pls?
@luigifanelli9367
2 жыл бұрын
@@catalinu88 about 15%discount on retail price
I bought my first Tissot, a T-Race some 11 years ago. I now have 5 Tissot ‘s in my collection, but not a Seastar. I eyed off the 2000 some time ago, then thought about the 1000 series. Either way, this is a nice watch under due consideration!👍🏼😎
@jackmehoff7430
2 жыл бұрын
Get the 2000, you won’t regret it. Amazing watch. 👍
Thank you, do you know anything about two versions - differencec would be 2 lines description on bootom of dial vs 3 lines, divverent numbers shape on bezel..
I love mine the bezel has been upgraded from what you have there the loom is very weak though, still this my first power matic watch loving it
Just bought the PVD version, looking forward to getting it in a few days.
Could you recommend something similar to this that has what you talked about with better lume/lumed bezel, simple but pleasant blue style?
Beautiful watch. Excellent changes by Tissot.
Enjoyed the review! Great watch & glad they upgraded it but IMO the hour marker should be larger though.
Which model year has the upgrades?
I bought this watch today. I test mechanism with tool, check details. I can say it is one of masterpiece . All numbers, alphabets and offset of thie height is same. I thank to Tissot.
Any ideas on if there will be the possibility of the PowerMatic80 Silicium Movement on this? I have the earlier SeaStar 1000 Silicium and I love it...all expect the printed bezel markings.
do only the three link bands have the machined sissor links? It looks like only a couple of the dial face colors come with that band, I would like to get the green fade 1000 with a band with the improved clasp. My dealer doesn't seem to know. Thanks
I bought the Seastar 2000 from Duty free in Dubai on my way home from my holidays ,, gorgeous watch with a nice shade of green face. Definitely worth the cost.
Great review. Did Tissot upgrade all seastar 1000 models this way? Particularly the black bezel/blue dial version, would be awesome if it also got treated to this upgrade
Looks just like a smaller version of the 2000. Good video, thanks.
I just bought this same watch ! I love it
It looks really good. Could you say if the movement is the P80 with the Silicium ? PS: I like the T counterbalance
Tremendous price to quality ratio
is the engraving on the ceramic is engrave or painted
Mmmmmm.. So tempted. Google actually reccomend this to me the other day due to my "window shopping" and it really caught my eye.
Nice. I like Tissot. I just bought one for my wife that also came in the diarama box. Jimmy Stewart in Rear Window wears a Tissot. I think it is great value for Swiss.
@almac9203
2 жыл бұрын
Isn't this watch quite big for a female wearer?
@larryfromwisconsin9970
2 жыл бұрын
@@almac9203 I bought her a lady's Tissot.
I was wondering if you could help me I bought this watch as my first good watch . It is not keeping time and the glowing in the dark. I do not have the newest model I think it is last year's. But I love the look and the price for automatic that's supposedly made in Switzerland
Interestingly I seem to have a transitional model - mine has the engraved ceramic bezel, but still has the date wheel with white letters on a black background.
Hey.... I actually like the blingy and somewhat illegible bezel of the older version. The bracelet on the older model is fancier.
I really enjoyed your video. I’m considering purchasing the Tissot seastar 1000 $600 or the Longines Hydroquest for $1500. Would you say the Longines is worth the $900 premium over the Tissot? Thank you
can i change the bracelet with rubber or something?
I’ve seen a lot of complaints about the lume. I just got this in black pvd. The lume is fine. It is equal, almost exactly the same as Citizen lume. It’s a blue tint that literally lasts all night. It’s not initially as bright as Seiko but it lasts longer. Similar to Citizen divers. When I check it at 4:45am, in pitch black, 6-8 hours after being charged with light at all, I can easily read it still. Basically the same lume in tint and longevity as a Citizen dive watch.
It's really hard to tell from pictures but is this blue different then the Silicium Version? Look slightly different shades
You weren't kidding, that is a helluva upgrade from the one I have. Great video Chris!
I like this watch, contemplating the Seiko 5 series as well.
It's a good looking watch in this price bracket
Tissot really offer incredible value for money. The movement is what separates their watches from other entry level semi premium brands. This movement far outclassed the Selita movements used by rivals at this price point. The Swatch group are onto a winner with this movement. The only complaint is they should have offered it with a 40mm option for those with a smaller wrist or to cater to females. The 2000 model at 46mm diameter is even more over-sized.
@davids.2317
2 жыл бұрын
The only real advantage of this movement over the sellita is the power reserve, the disadvantage is that most watchmakers cant service it because of the equipment needed to regulate it, the powermatic movement needs to be serviced by the manufacturer or an eta service centre. I would prefer a cosc certified sellita, very accurate and easy to service.
@milaweitz
2 жыл бұрын
The 2000 is the Godzilla size LOL :-)
@jpdemer5
Жыл бұрын
@@davids.2317 Service is $50, which beats most other shops, and is a steal compared to some luxury brands (they'll charge what this watch costs!) But you do have to ship the watch if you're not lucky enough to have an ETA center (or Tisssot store) nearby. Fact is, it will very rarely need servicing, since modern lubes are good for decades.
About time! Much better! Way too much text IMO! Thanks Chris!
6:47 that's been the style for the seconds hand on the seastar for at least the last 20 years that i can recall.
I really really feel they screwed things up with the previous cheap looking bezel, however I think the brighter blue was something iconic. This indeed looks way nicer but at the same time looks way less original and blends with other divers...
Comparison between seastar 2000 and c60 trident pro 300 which one is better ??
Hey, guys!👋 One question please! Why can’t I find this new upgraded version of the Seastar 1000 on Tissot official website? Thank you!🙏🏼
Trying to find black with upgraded bracelet. Haven’t seen it
A lumed bezel and I would buy it..too bad..great great review!!
I am really glad to see this upgrade as I was really turned off by the excessively reflective bezel. Now I am still wishing for it to be slightly smaller.
@richardbosh4522
2 жыл бұрын
Agree 💯 the bezel should be 42mm and thinner and engraved numbers
@richardbosh4522
2 жыл бұрын
and the bracelet should of been the original with upgraded clasp and buckle.
@richardbosh4522
2 жыл бұрын
so I see the same cheap buckle clasp in my opinion the 2013 version is the best
Sir which is that pen on the book, please tell me
Kinda torn between this seastar & the certina ds titanium. Both are 👌👌
A month back i bought green dial version of this watch.
orient kamasu 2 or this watch ? which one do you prefer ?
Great Review!
Would it really put the price over the top if they milled that clasp.
Big upgrade from previous years !!
Hi Can you tell me the difference between a Searstar 1000 powermatic 80 (latest model and a Seastar Tissot Seastar GTS AUT ??? they look the same :(
Gorgeous Men Watch from Tissot, it will outlive the owner.
As I recall, the reduced packaging is some kind of "green" effort. Pop up factory is fun 🤣😂. You busted me up with the "paragraph" comment! Lumed bezel woulda been great. Seems a Micro idea that still isn't catching on with big brands. My older 1000 is the fume dial, which I prefer, but the bezel upgrade is good here. Idk, I'd probably pass on it as entry level diver. I still love my 2000 the best; for another $400, and a few more mm, haha, it's what I'd recommend.
@proadlekopy
2 жыл бұрын
Packaging simple is better.
I want Tissot SEASTAR 1000 Silicium is changed the bracelet to this bracelet model that looks better class.
It is really a Seiko Prospex killer, for Seiko which have 300 m WR be probably over USD1000 or may be reach USD 1500 price range. The only particular lost to Seiko is the lum. But, for me, I never dive , so that has no problem.
How hard is it to fill the bazel with lume? Wondering if I could buy a liquid lume and fill them myself
Very nice watch
If you like this watch but maybe not the styling I think the Hamilton Scuba has the same specs. You know this I think you have a Hammy video too.
Tissot watches are quite good quality except for one Glaring problem at this price point…the lowbeat movements. Citizen has just released a series of excellent quality highbeat watches that are better IMHO.
@gpearce11
2 жыл бұрын
While I get that a higher beat rate is preferred, i know that given a choice between a 35-45h PR 28800bph movement, and an 80h PR 21600bph movement, the vast majority of people will take the longer power reserve. Not to mention that the only comparable modern art this price point, the Seiko 6R35, is also a 21600bph movement. Also, you can't seriously be trying to compare the new Ctizen Calibre 0200 to an ETA Powermatic 80, because I would certainly hope that the movement in an $5K+ watch is better than the movement in one less than a quarter the price.
they should have shrank it down to 40mm too...nearly 43 is just too big man
This guy is really hard to please, himself also said at this price range is very good so maybe he is asking a bit too much. When he criticised the second hand for the T which to me because the face of the watch is a simple design the T actually improves the aesthetic to the watch.
How can i differentiate between the old version and the new one ? I’ll order the watch online from ebay Thanks for great review :)
@imunafo
2 жыл бұрын
The oldone had te jubilee bracelet and the numbers on the bezel are printed in a glossy silver. There are models that have the new bezel but the old bracelet (like the powermatic 80 silicium). The new ones without ani doubt are the ones with the oyster bracelet like on this revew
@catalinu88
2 жыл бұрын
Ignacio, do you know why we can’t see the new upgraded model on the Tissot official website? Thank you!
I have seen Amazon sales not come with the Tissot warranty?
@rofigueroa08
Жыл бұрын
Stay away from Amazon, not worth the discounts they have on watches. They ain't authorized dealers, so their is no warranty.. Best bet is to just pay the extra bucks and get it from Tissot or authorized dealers.
The Bezel action: "Not great, not terrible..."💥💫😷
Gorgeoussss!!!
When did they upgrade the bezel?
@WatchChris
2 жыл бұрын
At some point in 2021
@Rama-IRL
2 жыл бұрын
@@WatchChris thanks. I'm thinking of getting a black version on nylon or steel but it looks like both are still the old version, at least on the official website.
Thanks for the review Chris, if you had the choice between this and a Mido Ocean Star Diver if both had similar pricing?
@Bill.K
2 жыл бұрын
Realize you didn't ask for my opinion, but as another data point I'd go with Mido. Find them to be a step above Tissot in finishing and overall quality. Certina is also worth considering.
@ginocolella6373
2 жыл бұрын
I can agree, i have had booth of them, the Mido is something else 👌👌👌
Beautiful watch, but it makes no sense that a diver watch has bad lume! Maybe Tissot needs to look at the lume of Seiko divers for inspiration?
Upgraded over gen 1, sure... still won't buy a watch with obvious flaw like date peeking to remind u everytime u look at that watch. Let's hope they improve it further in the near future that new GMT has my eye, but more color optuons needed 🤞
I wish for Tissot to upgrade all their quartz Seastar chronograph divers (including the Pepsi bezel) with a 1/100 second chapter ring, 7 hand D4S ETA 251.264 BE 1/10 second, ETA 251.264 AN 1/100 second. Instead of the G10.212 The quartz Seastar chronograph uses the ETA G10.212 gearbox, it has 4 jewels, it's disposable, replacable, used in low-cost watches, not repairable, replacements are cheap, part of their Fashionline series. The 251.264 has 27 jewels, 7 hands, it's rebuildable, repairable, replacable, replacement are double the price of the G10.212, part of the Flatline series.
Get rid of the counter balance and make it in 40mm, they’d sell a ton.
@PGee.
Жыл бұрын
Maybe they have them in the women section
👍👍👍 Nice Watch 👍👍👍
Yeah, seriously, why has the box quality gone down?
Great bang for buck, not for all wrists though
What are difference in seamaster 1000 and 2000?
@dandahl5964
Жыл бұрын
46 vs 43mm, higher depth rating, nicer dials on the 2000 imo
Excellent watch, the “T” counterbalance makes it unique and looks good IMO. If you can go the extra $400, get the Seastar 2000, thank me later, but this is beautiful as well!
Better Lyme than my old seastar
I really like what they've done there; I really like my Seastar, but as dive watches go, it's a bit blingy! This tones it down and gives a more tooly vibe! 👍🏼 Now the question is: Take a bath on mine to get one of these or sit tight!?
@marvinberwart
2 жыл бұрын
Hold, spare, take the bath then get a nice upgrade... That's what I've done at least, from a Seiko to a Certina, then from the Certina to a seamaster. Took me 1 and a half years.
@watchchimp3102
2 жыл бұрын
@@marvinberwart Thanx, I don't really need to sell a watch to buy a watch from a financial perspective; it's more of a matter of having two nearly identical watches and whether it makes sense to go from one to the other. I'll likely just stay with the one I've got. 👌
A nice watch but over 50mm lug to lug, again. I don't get it. Good review though.
Is this not just the 2000?
I’ve held this watch on two occasions and I’ve been so put off by how cheap the bezel feels. Perhaps my AD’s inventory is old… but it is plasticky, loose and clicky but in a bad cheap way. Anyone else has had this experience? Cheers
Sad they don’t do them with a white or cream faced dial! 😢 More & more mfgr. tend to do black or navy blue dials ⌚️(all the horses go drink at the same time) 🤷🏻♂️ Tissot tend to be very very conservative: rare orange, red, green or yellow dials 👀
Unless you want your watch permanently on show, anything over 40mm is going to get caught in cuffs and sleeves.
@dandahl5964
Жыл бұрын
Its a dive watch
Those are not "female endlinks". Thier proper name is "transgender endlinks". Why is that? Well, that is because they do look like female endlinks, but they don't act like them. Female endlinks turn around all the way down and around and touch the caseback, making the bracelet more comfortable, much more versatile for more wrist sizes and especially make the watch wear smaller on a smaller wrists. Here that is not the case. These endlinks do look like female endlinks, but act much more like male endlinks - hence "transgender endlinks".
@WatchChris
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha lol
Would be perfect if they offered a smaller version at the same time. They are losing market share by not catering to smaller wrists.
@WatchChris
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed it's a bad move having a 43mm and a 46mm... They need a 40
@ginocolella6373
2 жыл бұрын
@@WatchChris 39mm maybe 🤔, that would be supercool 😇
It's a dressy drive watch... Not a tooly chunky one..... If they're only going to make one size.... It should be a 40mm. Why aren't a lot of these brands catching up with the times? I totally would consider it, if it wasn't for the inelegant sizing....I don'tlike the circular non-color matched date window much.... It's not a deal breaker.... But it's off-putting, IMO. If your wrist was any smaller.... It wouldn't look so good on your wrist.
@WatchChris
2 жыл бұрын
I agree if for some reason the 2000 that they make is 46 mm... So they make a 43 mm and a 46 mm I want a 40 mm for my wrist really I think this looks a little bit too big because of the non-tapering bracelet also... but I think I could pull it off at the same time
@ramspencer5492
2 жыл бұрын
@@WatchChris so many of the the manufacturers are not being very quick on the uptake for what the market is asking for. They could go with the two size model....
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@A.Pipetkin
2 жыл бұрын
Благодарю за обзор. Как всегда лайк