{"id":15988,"date":"2025-09-04T11:11:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T15:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/?p=15988"},"modified":"2025-09-04T11:11:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T15:11:22","slug":"tissot-seastar-1000-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/tissot-seastar-1000-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Tissot Seastar 1000 Review: The Swiss Diver That Deserves More Wrist Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sometimes a watch grows on you for reasons that have nothing to do with specs. That\u2019s the story of my <strong>Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80<\/strong>, the 40mm gray dial version that I bought on a whim during the Tour de France. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between the decent price, killer looks, and Tissot\u2019s tie-in with professional cycling, I convinced myself I needed it and after months of wearing it, I still do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But let\u2019s not sugarcoat things. While the Seastar 1000 gets a lot right, it also falls victim to the same lazy sins that plague mainstream Swiss brands: weak bracelets, no on-the-fly adjustment, and a sense that they know they can get away with it. That said, is the watch still worth it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Absolutely.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-dive-watch-full-review.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-dive-watch-full-review.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-dive-watch-full-review-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-dive-watch-full-review-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-dive-watch-full-review-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-dive-watch-full-review-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-dive-watch-full-review-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-dive-watch-full-review-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns15988_a30900-86{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns15988_a30900-86 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns15988_a30900-86 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15988_a30900-86 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15988_a30900-86 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15988_a30900-86 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15988_a30900-86 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15988_a30900-86 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15988_a30900-86 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns15988_a30900-86\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn15988_2c8252-e3.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn15988_2c8252-e3 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4mMR3s7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Shop Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Compact Diver With Real Specs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 40mm Seastar is the dive watch a lot of us have been waiting for scaled down from the original 43mm and better for it. The dimensions hit a sweet spot: <strong>40mm wide, 12.8mm thick (with crystal), and 46mm lug-to-lug<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the wrist, it wears like a true modern diver should\u2014substantial but not obnoxious. This is a watch that works whether you&#8217;re sweating it out on a summer hike or wearing a button-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>gray fum\u00e9 dial<\/strong> is an absolute stunner. It transitions from steel gray in the center to a smoky charcoal at the edge, and the <strong>vertical brushing<\/strong> adds some real texture. It catches the light beautifully outdoors\u2014photos don\u2019t do it justice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>applied indices<\/strong> and sword hands are well-finished, filled with Super-LumiNova, and while I wish the markers were slightly larger, they\u2019re still readable and symmetrical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the date window at 6 o\u2019clock is clean, framed, and color-matched. It doesn\u2019t interrupt the flow of the dial like so many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-measurement-and-specs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-measurement-and-specs.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-measurement-and-specs-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-measurement-and-specs-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-measurement-and-specs-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-measurement-and-specs-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-measurement-and-specs-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-measurement-and-specs-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Great Case, a Not-So-Great Bracelet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The stainless steel case finishing is excellent for the price point. <strong>Brushed tops, polished bevels<\/strong>, and a solid bezel insert (mineral glass, not ceramic, but who cares). The <strong>crown guards<\/strong> are just aggressive enough, and the <strong>screw-down crown<\/strong> is well-machined with good threading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And then there\u2019s the bracelet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-1000-bracelet-review.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-1000-bracelet-review.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-1000-bracelet-review-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-1000-bracelet-review-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-1000-bracelet-review-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-1000-bracelet-review-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-1000-bracelet-review-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-1000-bracelet-review-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>I put the bracelet back on just for the pictures!<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s just get this out of the way: <strong>the bracelet is the weakest link<\/strong> on this otherwise stellar watch. Tissot gave us <strong>quick-release spring bars<\/strong>, decent finishing, and polished center links. Cool. But where it all falls apart is the <strong>clasp,<\/strong> a basic stamped steel unit with zero on-the-fly micro-adjustments. For a watch that costs close to $900 retail, this is a joke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-market-price.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-market-price.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-market-price-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-market-price-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-market-price-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-market-price-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-market-price-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-market-price-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Look, microbrands at half the price are putting out bracelets with milled clasps, push-button adjusters, and better integration. The fact that Tissot\u2014and others\u2014skip this tells you everything: <strong>they can get away with it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We need to start demanding more. I would happily pay <strong>another $100 for a bracelet that didn\u2019t feel like an afterthought<\/strong>. For now, shame on Tissot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally? I <strong>ripped the bracelet off on day one<\/strong> and slapped it on a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4n7Hm7o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gray Ritchie silicone strap<\/a><\/strong>, where it\u2019s lived ever since. I didn\u2019t even size the bracelet. That\u2019s how little I cared for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-watch-review-mechanical-movement.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-watch-review-mechanical-movement.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-watch-review-mechanical-movement-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-watch-review-mechanical-movement-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-watch-review-mechanical-movement-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-watch-review-mechanical-movement-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-watch-review-mechanical-movement-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-watch-review-mechanical-movement-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Powermatic 80: The Workhorse Movement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside is Tissot\u2019s <strong>Powermatic 80<\/strong>, a proven Swiss automatic that gives you <strong>80 hours of power reserve<\/strong>, <strong>Nivachron anti-magnetic tech<\/strong>, and all the basics\u2014hacking, hand-winding, solid timekeeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see it through the <strong>exhibition caseback<\/strong>, and while the finishing is minimal, it\u2019s still nice to get a peek at the movement. The rotor has a bit of flair with the Tissot branding, and honestly, it\u2019s more than you\u2019d expect at this price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between the <strong>300m water resistance<\/strong>, sapphire crystal, and the real mechanical movement, this thing is no slouch it\u2019s a diver in both name and function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-watch-review-best-feature.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-watch-review-best-feature.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-watch-review-best-feature-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-watch-review-best-feature-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-watch-review-best-feature-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-watch-review-best-feature-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-watch-review-best-feature-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-watch-review-best-feature-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I Love This Watch Anyway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the bracelet rant, the Seastar still wins me over. Part of it is irrational\u2014I admit it. Tissot\u2019s <strong>Tour de France sponsorship<\/strong> and connection to cycling definitely swayed me. I associate this watch with that trip, that moment, and that association just stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But nostalgia aside, this is a <strong>damn good-looking dive watch<\/strong> with real chops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>proportions are perfect<\/strong>, the <strong>dial is sharp<\/strong>, and the <strong>case finishing punches above its weight<\/strong>. The lume could be a tad brighter. The indices could be a touch bolder. But taken as a package, this is a <strong>legit Swiss diver with heritage<\/strong>, not just another hype piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And here\u2019s the kicker: <strong>I\u2019m surprised by how much I genuinely love wearing it<\/strong>. It\u2019s become a go-to in my rotation, and I rarely say that about watches that didn\u2019t cost me four figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-strap.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-strap.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-strap-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-strap-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-strap-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-strap-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-strap-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-strap-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You Buy It?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in the market for a <strong>real-deal Swiss dive watch<\/strong> and don\u2019t want to blow your entire paycheck, <strong>yes, buy this watch<\/strong>. It\u2019s not perfect, but it\u2019s a <strong>complete package with solid specs<\/strong>, good looks, and just enough brand heritage to keep it interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just do yourself a favor and <strong>ditch the bracelet<\/strong> unless you enjoy being annoyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-reliability.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-reliability.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-reliability-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-reliability-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-reliability-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-reliability-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-reliability-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tissot-seastar-reliability-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B0D7L9X5H8\" data-aawp-product-id=\"12919\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"techwriter02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40MM\" data-aawp-local-click-tracking=\"1\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D7L9X5H8?tag=techwriter02-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40MM\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41O5YQPv8ZL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40MM\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D7L9X5H8?tag=techwriter02-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40MM\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40MM        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>These timepieces are perfect for those in search of a sporty yet assertive accessory, offering water resistance up to 1000 feet (300 meters) and improved visibility in dim conditions thanks to the Super-LumiNova coated hands and hour markers.<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"aawp-product__price aawp-product__price--current\">&#36;875.00<\/span>\n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\/?tag=techwriter02-20\" title=\"Amazon Prime\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"aawp-check-prime\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/><\/a>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D7L9X5H8?tag=techwriter02-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Buy on Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 (40mm)<\/strong> may be a little on the pricier side compared to similar-spec\u2019d microbrand divers, but it\u2019s backed by Tissot\u2019s long-standing history and reliable Swatch Group engineering. It\u2019s clean, robust, stylish, and comfortable once you find a better strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is a <strong>surprise keeper<\/strong>, and that\u2019s saying a lot in a sea of forgettable divers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes a watch grows on you for reasons that have nothing to do with specs. That\u2019s the story of my Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80, the 40mm gray dial version that I bought on a whim during the Tour de France. Between the decent price, killer looks, and Tissot\u2019s tie-in with professional cycling, I convinced myself I needed it and after months of wearing it, I still do.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16209,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Tissot Seastar 1000 \u2013 Is This Swiss Diver Worth the Hype?","_seopress_titles_desc":"Looking for a compact, capable Swiss dive watch under $900? We dive deep into the Tissot Seastar 1000. 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