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Tissot Seastar 1000 Quartz 40mm Mens Watch
Ref. T1208521705100
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The Seastar 1000 sits at the practical end of Tissot's diving range — a tool built around genuine submersible capability, GMT readability and quartz reliability, without the weight or ceremony of a mechanical movement. The red GMT hand cutting across the black dial is the quickest way to read a second time zone at depth, and the 24-hour scale on the bezel gives it a fixed reference point. At 11.77mm, the case is trim enough to clear a wetsuit cuff without fuss, which is unusual for something rated to 300 metres. The ETA F06.412 earns its place here: the movement signals battery depletion by jumping seconds rather than stopping dead mid-dive, which matters in practice. The FKM rubber strap resists saltwater and sweat better than silicone alternatives, and the quick-release spring bars mean changing it over requires no tools — useful when switching between the water and the table.
- Reference
- T1208521705100
- Brand
- Tissot
- Collection
- Seastar
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 11.77mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Unidirectional rotating
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA F06
- Functions
- GMT, Date
- Water resistance
- 300m
- Bracelet / strap
- Rubber strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 40mm
- Origin
- Swiss made
- Strap
- Interchangeable
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 (5,429), Stainless Steel Watches (3,531), Sports Watches (851), Dive Watches (608) and GMT Watches (267).
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What the specifications mean
A watch built to be worn hard and got wet.
Strengths
- 300m water resistance, rated for actual diving
- 40mm suits most wrists
- 40mm lug-to-lug keeps the 40mm case wearable
- 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 | T1208521705100 | C0484101105100 | 96B433 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £425 | £425 | £399 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 43mm |
| Water resistance | 300m | 300m | 200m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Rubber strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched |
|
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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 comparedWhat size strap does it take?
20mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 40mm, which suits wrists from roughly 15cm (6 inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 40mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £425, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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