Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

First of all, a little feedback on the context of the purchase of this watch. It's 2020, the French are confined, so I spend time in front of my computer looking at watches. And the more you look, the more you want... So, I set myself a budget of around €600 to €700 at the time. I also wanted a diver. My choice was oriented towards the Tissot seastar 1000. Tissot being a brand that has nothing more to prove in the world of watchmaking. The first thing I saw was its sunray blue dial which catches the light incredibly. Then I appreciated its applied indexes which give it a qualitative side. Concerning the flange, it is made of plastic and that spoils a little the "beautiful watch" side. Concerning the case, it is 43mm and the polished horns make it a shiny watch, especially with its very visible dial and its ceramic bezel. It's also big! Especially since I don't have a big wrist. On the plus side, the case back is open and protected by a sapphire crystal. Surprising for a watch that is water-resistant to 300m. The caliber delivers 80 hours of power reserve, and I find it precise, barely 2 seconds per day of drift. It's really good in its price range. Not much to say about the rubber strap I chose. It's comfortable, nothing more with a pin buckle. Conclusion, I bought this watch without having seen it and tried it. It has qualities, such as its water-resistance to 300m, its open case back, its magnificent dial, its resistant ceramic bezel and its reliable, precise, enduring caliber. But it also has flaws that I hadn't necessarily assessed when I bought it. Its large diameter that does not suit everyone as well as its polished horns and its ceramic bezel (we have the defect of its qualities) which make it shine and make it sensitive to scratches. In my humble opinion, try before buying...

I bought this watch at the beginning of my watch fever 2 years ago. It's my first diver. Even if my tastes and knowledge have evolved since then, I still like it and wear it as much. I live in Guyana and it's my weekend watch. I like its sunburst green gradient dial and the way the date has been integrated at 6 o'clock. Its crown and ceramic bezel are easy to handle. I find the 42 mm case well proportioned. The transparent back is, in my opinion, superfluous. The indexes and hands are not very original and the lolipop disc of the seconds hand could have been placed a little lower to pass under the indexes. I encountered a small problem after a year with a luminova disc that came off. The problem was resolved by after-sales service in 2 months with an extension of the warranty. I also changed the original Milanese mesh strap for a black Rubber from the brand. For less than 800 euros I chose a pleasant, robust and precise watch.