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Tissot Seastar 1000 Quartz Chronograph 38mm Unisex Watch
Ref. T1202172206100
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The Seastar 1000 name is direct about what it does: 1,000 feet of water resistance, certified. That rating puts it well into serious diving territory, yet the 38mm case and gold PVD two-tone finish position this particular variant at the dressier end of the family — the only one in the 38mm Quartz Chronograph line confirmed with gold accents across both case and bracelet, making it a distinct proposition from its all-steel and all-black siblings. The black dial graduates towards grey, which gives the three sub-dials and date aperture room to read clearly rather than competing with the case colour. Gold PVD on a dive-rated watch is a commitment to a particular kind of wearing — the finish and the bracelet need to work together over time, and here they are matched rather than contrasted, which is the more considered choice. The quick strap change system means a rubber alternative is straightforward if the occasion calls for it. The chronograph carries ADD and SPLIT functions alongside the standard 30-minute and 1/10-second counters, and an end-of-life indicator signals when the battery needs attention before the movement loses accuracy. These are practical inclusions that reward regular use rather than occasional ceremony.
- Reference
- T1202172206100
- Brand
- Tissot
- Collection
- Seastar
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case thickness
- 12.95mm
- Case material
- Two-tone
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA G15.212
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 300m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Two-tone
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Learn more about Tissot
Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son Charles-Émile founded the company in Le Locle in 1853, assembling gold pocket watches and, unusually for the time, exporting aggressively — Russia became a major market within a decade.
Tissot's history is a sequence of firsts achieved through willingness to try materials and ideas the establishment considered unserious. The first mass-produced pocket watch with two time zones came in 1853. The first anti-magnetic wristwatch in 1930. The Astrolon of 1971 was the first watch with a movement made largely of injection-moulded plastic, and it worked. The RockWatch of 1985 used Alpine granite for the case, followed by watches in wood and mother-of-pearl.
The T-Touch of 1999 was the most significant: a tactile sapphire crystal allowing the wearer to access altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer, and chronograph by touching the glass, years before touchscreens were commonplace.
Tissot merged with Omega in 1930 and both became founding members of what is now the Swatch Group. Its position in the group is volume and accessibility — Swiss mechanical and quartz watches at prices most people can reach, with the Powermatic 80 movement offering an eighty-hour reserve at entry level.
The company has held timekeeping roles across cycling, basketball, motorsport, and fencing.
- 1853
- Founded in Le Locle by Charles-Félicien and Charles-Émile Tissot.
- 1930
- Merges with Omega; releases the first anti-magnetic wristwatch.
- 1971
- The Astrolon uses a plastic movement.
- 1985
- The RockWatch is cased in Alpine granite.
- 1999
- The T-Touch introduces a tactile sapphire crystal.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in the Tissot Seastar range (53), Back in Stock (3,460), Chronograph Watches (914), Sports Watches (696), Dive Watches (499) and Two-Tone Watches (362).
What the specifications mean
A watch built to be worn hard and got wet.
Strengths
- 300m water resistance, rated for actual diving
- 38mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Tissot Seastar 1000 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | T1202172206100 | C0484104435100 | 87051Q10 |
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| Price | £565 | £500 | £560 |
| Case size | 38mm | 40mm | 38mm |
| Water resistance | 300m | 300m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Titanium bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 300m it is rated for swimming, snorkelling and recreational diving.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as unisex, and at this size it suits any wrist that takes the dimensions.
Cheapest place to buy
Mappin & Webb is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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