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Tissot Seastar 2000 44mm Mens Watch Blue
Ref. T1209071704100
Sits in Tissot’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Tissot watches we list, which start at £245.
Price range £245 to £1,875 across 310 Tissot watches in stock.The Seastar 2000 family has always sat at the serious end of Tissot's catalogue, and this 44mm generation refines the formula rather than rebuilds it. ISO 6425:2018 certification and a helium escape valve mean it is rated for saturation diving, not just a splash. The notched case edges trim the visual bulk without altering the core proportions — a considered change that distances it from the older 46mm Professional while keeping the same essential intent. At 15mm thick, it wears with some presence on the wrist, which is the honest trade-off for what is inside: a Powermatic 80 built on the ETA 2824-2, with an 80-hour reserve that removes the Sunday-night ritual of winding. The blue gradient dial shifts under changing light, and the ceramic bezel holds its colour in a way that anodised aluminium does not over years of use. At 130g on the rubber strap it is notably lighter than the bracelet version of the same watch — the HNBR caoutchouc sits close and flexes well, and the quick-change system makes swapping it straightforward without tools.
- Reference
- T1209071704100
- Brand
- Tissot
- Collection
- Seastar
- Case size
- 44mm
- Case thickness
- 15mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Unidirectional rotating
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- ETA 2824
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 300m
- Bracelet / strap
- Rubber strap
- Strap colour
- Blue
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Weight
- 130g
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 7 collections
This watch appears in the Tissot Seastar range (53), Back in Stock (4,007), Stainless Steel Watches (2,833), Automatic Watches (1,417), Watches 44mm and Over (810), Blue Dial Watches (780) and Sports Watches (667).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch built to be worn hard and got wet.
Strengths
- 300m water resistance, rated for actual diving
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Tissot's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 44mm sits at the larger end
- 15mm thick, so it will not disappear under a cuff
Tissot Seastar 2000 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | T1209071704100 | C0326071109100 | H82525160 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £870 | £920 | £990 |
| Case size | 44mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Water resistance | 300m | 300m | 300m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Rubber strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | — | 80 hours | 80 hours |
| 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?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
22mm. 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.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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