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Tissot Seastar 1000 Quartz 40mm Mens Watch
Ref. T1208522205100
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The Seastar 1000 sits within Tissot's T-Sport line as a straightforward working diver, and this GMT variant in two-tone yellow gold PVD — sometimes called Root Beer — is the one that reads as something other than purely functional. The warm gold against brushed steel is a long-established colour pairing in sports watches, and Tissot applies it consistently across case, bezel and bracelet rather than as an accent, so the effect is coherent rather than decorative. At 40mm and 11.8mm thick, it wears closer to the wrist than most 300-metre-rated divers, which tend to sit taller to accommodate the case architecture that pressure resistance requires. The GMT hand adds a second time zone without complicating the dial — the black face with gold-tone markers stays legible, and the Super-LumiNova carries enough charge to read clearly in dark water. The battery end-of-life indicator means the quartz movement warns before it stops rather than simply stopping, which matters more than it sounds if the watch is worn as a travel tool. The quick-change strap system is worth knowing about before you commit to the bracelet. At 148g on steel, some owners will find the rubber alternative genuinely preferable for extended wear, and the bracelet can come off without tools.
- Reference
- T1208522205100
- Brand
- Tissot
- Collection
- Seastar
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 11.8mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Unidirectional rotating
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- GMT, Date
- Water resistance
- 300m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Two-tone
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Weight
- 148g
- Origin
- Swiss made
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), Sports Watches (667), Gold Watches (637), Dive Watches (486), Two-Tone Watches (448) and GMT Watches (208).
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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
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Second time zone for travelling
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 | T1208522205100 | C0484104435100 | YA136310 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £495 | £500 | £699 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 300m | 300m | 200m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Titanium bracelet | Rubber strap |
| 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.
Is 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 £495, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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