- Is the 40mm version better than the 43mm Seastar 1000?
- It depends on wrist size. The 40mm keeps the same 300m rating and movement but wears smaller and lighter, which most buyers under a 7-inch wrist prefer. The 43mm suits larger wrists and has more wrist presence.
- How does it compare with a Seiko Prospex diver?
- The Tissot gives you a longer 80-hour power reserve, sapphire crystal and Swiss branding. Seiko divers usually have stronger lume and often a more fluid bezel. Both are legitimate dive watches at a similar tier.
- Is the bracelet easy to swap?
- The bracelet uses standard spring bars, so a spring bar tool is enough to fit a strap. There is no quick-release system, so swaps take a few minutes.
- Can I swim and dive with it?
- Yes. It is rated to 300m with a screw-down crown, which covers swimming, snorkeling and recreational diving. Rinse it with fresh water after salt water use.
- Does it have a screw-down crown and date?
- Yes, it has a screw-down crown and a date window at 6 o'clock. There is no day display or GMT function.
- How often does it need servicing?
- Tissot generally suggests a service every four to five years of regular wear. The Powermatic 80 movement is based on the ETA C07.111 with a synthetic escapement, so use a watchmaker familiar with it.
- Where is the Tissot Seastar 1000 40mm Powermatic 80 cheapest?
- At Jomashop, for $490.00, 43% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Tissot Seastar 1000 40mm Powermatic 80?
- 28 stores we checked sell it, including Jomashop, Watchmaxx, Jared, Reeds, Best Buy.