As a fan for both brands, I would say Tissot niled this time. I got 2020 version and the new version with engraved number on Bazel. Great update. I also have Hydroconquest from Longines and Aquis from Oris. Three of those watches are about the same quality. Tissot offers insane value for seastar this year
Mr. Le its been 1 year so ı m sorry to disturb you.But I ve been collecting watches since 1995 and I would recommend you not to compare tissot with longines :) I have both tissot and longines and I obviously say that Longines hydroconquest is much better than not only tissot :) but also Oris and tag heuer. Don’t let the pricing fool you.
Thx for your great Video. The Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 is a new edition in 2021. The design has been revised and you have to say that this watch is very inexpensive for what this watch has. I don't know of any diver's watch that can actually beat the Tissot in terms of price. All in Love Tissot
Great comparison...The Tissot does look a lot like the Aquis. I was seriously considering the Seiko 200MM, but ultimately decided to go for the 300MM Ltd Ed green dial SLA047 140th anniversary. The improvements over the 200MM were substantial. The biggest improvements are the easy adjust bracelet, sapphire bezel and the grand seiko 8L35 movement. At $2300, the 300MM (from watchkeeper) is the way to go.
I really like both but I wish the Tissot had bigger hour markers for the large handset. I enjoy these watch battle videos. How about one of these compared to a Rolex Sub? I know Rolex will come out on top but seriously how much more am I really getting for that price tag. Thanks @watchchris
I really like the polished centerlink on the Tissot. I want a dressy driver, i have a g-shock for a tool watch that i beat up when hiking or whatever. But the dainty little leather strapped dress watches arent my vibe.. so having a dressy diver is perfect in my collection.
After watching most reviews, I ordered Tissot 1000. Hopefully they send me the latest generation, but you never know, someone might be trying to clear the old stock. Thr photos show the bezel engraved yet the date background is dark blue which I prefer. And it comes with the silicone band not with the bracelet, which I prefer. So fingers crossed I'm getting engraved ceramic bezel with dark background date.
Hey Chris, love your videos. However, I would really appreciate it if you would measure the actual dial, the face of the watch. Everyone measures the case. But the dial is what affects legibility and perceived size.
I own a Seiko & a Tissot that I could make a similar comparison to: The SPB071J PADI & Seastar 1000 T1204071105100. 3:34 - - Spec's are similar to your pair. I do like the exhibition caseback as well. I don't fault either brand for their caseback choice. Tissot decided to invest in the exhibition caseback, "greater" water resistance & decorative movement while Seiko decided to invest in the ISO certification. I have and/or had diver watches with water resistance rated from 200m to 500m with exhibition casebacks. Not one of my pieces that are ISO certified have an exhibition caseback and I believe more purpose built rather than for show & tell. Want to see a decorated Seiko movement? There's always the Alpinist & Presage lines. On a side note; I own several Seiko Kinetic watches that are "dive-style"and all have exhibition casebacks EXCEPT for three: The SKA369 which is ISO certified and 2 AGS SCUBA watches.
Tissot could be a home run, thou the large numbers on the bezel looks like it is trying hard. Plus the case width seems bigger against the lug width on the Tissot. But over all Tissot movement is far better than Seiko's.
They are both equally good, but the Tissot is Dressier looking, while the Seiko has more of a tool vibe! How you feeling? Just wondering, because you sound a little congested?
Yes I agree deff dressier because of the bracelet also on the tissot. I got Covid... And have been recovering feeling much better now thanks for asking. Hope you had a great holiday stay safe!
I bought the new version of the Tissot in grey but haven’t sized it yet. I swore the bracelet has screws and not push pins. Could you show a video of you sizing the bracelet? It would help a lot.
I recently bought a Tissot Seastar 1000 with a rubber strap and love it. I previously had a Swiss Army that is nice too but always thought it was too small on my arm (it's 38 mm diameter while the Seastar is 43mm). Comparing it against the Seiko you are showing there, I still prefer the Seastar. There's something strange about the Seiko, not sure what it is.
For the price, hands down the far superior Tissot 2000 Professional. Still loving mine! Best diver for a grand, easily. Between those two you have, I much prefer my 061. Lume, full DiaShield, dial layout. I wish they'd kept the fume dial that came with my Tissot 1000 PM80. I won't be changing to the new 1000. If they'd lumed the bezel and kept the fume, I would, but, just for the less shiny bezel, I'm okay with my older 1000. Great review! 👍👍👍
I'd take the SBDC061. I had the SBDC061, actually sold it. Ended up buying a Pepsi Sumo (new model), and I think I prefer it strangely, maybe because the dial area is smaller on the sumo with its thicker bezel. I wasn't a fan of the shiny bezel on SBDC061 with the matte grey dial, seemed a bit mismatched under daylight; actually prefer a nice pepsi bezel. SBDC061 felt like a better built watch than the sumo though. Polished centre links on Tissot will be a scratch fest.
The Seastar is the objective winner here, but its a little too blingy and large looking for me. It also does look a little cheap in the flesh, ironically. The Seiko is more classic and understated, plus it can take various straps.....so Seiko it is, for me.
Really interesting comparison. I think the big thing for me is the case shape/design on the Seiko. Just MILES ahead of the Tissot, and really anything else that I've seen at that price. Like you said, it makes it wear so well, but it also just looks fantastic! Now, if only they could bring their A-game to the QC as well 😂😂
Like the look of the SBDC061 but not the arrow hour hand, it just doesn't go well with the overall retro look of the watch. The 6R15 is ok not outstanding. The powermatic 80 is much nicer but the style of the Tissot is not my cup of tea.
If both watches have water resistsnce of 200 and 300 meters depth, why is Seiko ISO certified as a diver watch and what will this add to its specifications, please advise.
You seem to be somewhat drawn more toward the Seiko, whilst I definitely lean more toward the Tissot, but I guess that’s what makes the hobby all the more interesting. It would be a shame and a detriment if we all liked exactly the same things!
I really like them both... I bought both for different reasons. Also the tissot is more affordable you're getting a lot more watch for your money with the Seastar
I think u misspelled that Seiko is with 6r35.. its with 6r15 so 50 hours power reserve vs 80H on powermatic 80. To me Seiko looks better but its tough choice between two.
I have the Seiko and it's more of a tool Diver. The Tissot is more of a dress Diver the Seiko also has the improved lume and it shows, tested it against a sumo and turtle better than both.
Tissot looks better the Seiko looks dated. I cannot remember ever liking a Seiko hour hand The power reserve on the Tissot is great, a genuine weekender. I have the PRX 80 and like the bracelet for the money, if you say this has a good bracelet I have no reason to doubt it. My wrist size is okay but if you have a smaller wrist I see how you may struggle. Equally so, I do not even get in the shower with any watch so I never seen the Seiko's depth rating as a negative, if I go below 200m, I will have had a burial at sea. I take your advice on the the bezel, but I only use it when a boring long winded preacher takes the church service. For me the Tissot is an easy winner. Thanks for the review it was informative.
I finnaly choose tssot over SPB079j1 (int version of SBDC061), just because I like the all black version. So stealthy, contrasty with it's simple but huge white hands, and overall easier to read. The 80h movement also give more point over the SPB079J1. But, although tssot doing decently in lume, seiko lumibrite always outstanding. And rubber strap on SPB079J1 is way better than tssot
No contest for me. I have the brilliant Seiko. Superb quality and design. Love the modern retro style. The Tissot just looks like another cheap Tissot to me.
No! The C60 and C65 are definitely another level above these 2 . Make sure to subscribe to CW’s mailing list, they will be having a 50% off sale in about a week or 2. But act fast the watches get sold out very quickly.
I've owned watches from all 3 and christopher ward are much stronger in terms of finishing. Closer to higher end seikos at 3 times the price. Movements will likely be more accurate as well as many are chronometers however power reserves will be much shorter.
I have a stranger theory: When it comes to driver mechanic watches, it's Seiko professionalism. When it comes to dress mechanic watches, it's Tissot specifically. So my voted is Seiko.☺️
Thanks for the comparison but the MM reduced would be a more valid comparison. I am not a fan of the 6r35.... my experience is that it is not consistent at all.
Out of these two, I much prefer the Seiko. It’s classier and has more of a proper tool watch diver vibe about it, than the more decorative office diver look of the Tissot.
I hate all the high polished accents on the tissot. The handset looks incredibly cheap and the polishing on the centre links looks poor with an obvious distortion. Seiko is in a different league in my opinion.
Most people automatically jump on the Tissot because of the specs and swiss made label, even though in reality majority of parts are China sourced Iike most sub $3k watches.. I had the Older model seastar .to use as a throw around watch and it was so cheap in feel and looks, I rather own a parnis..the bezel action was horrible, bezel while ceramic looked ultra cheap as well as the the ultra cheesy hands and markers. The case was finished poorly especially rough underside making it uncomfortable. Seiko beats it by a mile when you have both in your hands.
Seiko just looks ugly & dull, for a diving nerd. Tissot is flashy and much nicer looking, but still could be used for hardcore diving. Tissot wins for me.
@@dinner_workingsly I was almost sure somebody would have answered a Rolex or an Omega of some sort, a Ulysse Nardin would be better but when water starts to seep inside the watch it hurts less when it’s a lower-end watch.🤨
Tissot is so much beautiful compared to both of them... Tissot hands down.
Trust me the SBDC061 in person is beautiful
Depends on what you're judging on, tissot looks more shiny/dressy, seiko looks more sporty/tool watch. Depends on the look your going for
As a fan for both brands, I would say Tissot niled this time. I got 2020 version and the new version with engraved number on Bazel. Great update. I also have Hydroconquest from Longines and Aquis from Oris. Three of those watches are about the same quality. Tissot offers insane value for seastar this year
Mr. Le its been 1 year so ı m sorry to disturb you.But I ve been collecting watches since 1995 and I would recommend you not to compare tissot with longines :) I have both tissot and longines and I obviously say that Longines hydroconquest is much better than not only tissot :) but also Oris and tag heuer. Don’t let the pricing fool you.
@@pavelpetrovichkirsanov7292 If you don't collect Rolex exclusively, then you are poor riffraff.
I have a 2022 Tissot SeaStar, love it.
I really like the Tissot, I wish they lose the T counter balance in the seconds hand! Huge fan of the channel! Greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
And the hands are too chunky on the Tissot Seastar.
I like the T Lol
@@larryfishkind5387 Of course! It's their Tissot T!🤣
The Tissot offers so much value and it’s very good looking.
Thx for your great Video. The Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 is a new edition in 2021. The design has been revised and you have to say that this watch is very inexpensive for what this watch has. I don't know of any diver's watch that can actually beat the Tissot in terms of price. All in Love Tissot
I've just received a grey Seastar 1000 and it's a phenomenal watch. It's had so many comments recently by friends and family, it's a real stunner.
I like the look of the Tissot better. Also the value for money goes to Tissot.
Great comparison...The Tissot does look a lot like the Aquis.
I was seriously considering the Seiko 200MM, but ultimately decided to go for the 300MM Ltd Ed green dial SLA047 140th anniversary. The improvements over the 200MM were substantial. The biggest improvements are the easy adjust bracelet, sapphire bezel and the grand seiko 8L35 movement. At $2300, the 300MM (from watchkeeper) is the way to go.
I have the seiko in blue and I'm perfectly happy with it.
Got the Blue Tissot from 2020 with silicium spring. It runs 0 to +3 sec a day. Seikos are not for me. Like your Videos, greetings from Germany :-)
Looking to get my first automatic and I think I'm set on a seastar.
I really like that seastar…. That’s a great comparison!
43mm is perfect for me, although I like both that broad arrow type hour hand on the Seiko knocks it down a bit for me
I really like both but I wish the Tissot had bigger hour markers for the large handset. I enjoy these watch battle videos. How about one of these compared to a Rolex Sub? I know Rolex will come out on top but seriously how much more am I really getting for that price tag. Thanks @watchchris
I really like the polished centerlink on the Tissot. I want a dressy driver, i have a g-shock for a tool watch that i beat up when hiking or whatever. But the dainty little leather strapped dress watches arent my vibe.. so having a dressy diver is perfect in my collection.
After watching most reviews, I ordered Tissot 1000. Hopefully they send me the latest generation, but you never know, someone might be trying to clear the old stock.
Thr photos show the bezel engraved yet the date background is dark blue which I prefer.
And it comes with the silicone band not with the bracelet, which I prefer.
So fingers crossed I'm getting engraved ceramic bezel with dark background date.
I'd choose the seiko all day long. Not a fan of polished links. But I love most things seiko so I'm probably biased..
Great comparison! Tissot all day for me
Hey Chris, love your videos. However, I would really appreciate it if you would measure the actual dial, the face of the watch. Everyone measures the case. But the dial is what affects legibility and perceived size.
I own a Seiko & a Tissot that I could make a similar comparison to:
The SPB071J PADI & Seastar 1000 T1204071105100.
3:34 - - Spec's are similar to your pair. I do like the exhibition caseback as well. I don't fault either brand for their caseback choice. Tissot decided to invest in the exhibition caseback, "greater" water resistance & decorative movement while Seiko decided to invest in the ISO certification. I have and/or had diver watches with water resistance rated from 200m to 500m with exhibition casebacks. Not one of my pieces that are ISO certified have an exhibition caseback and I believe more purpose built rather than for show & tell.
Want to see a decorated Seiko movement? There's always the Alpinist & Presage lines.
On a side note; I own several Seiko Kinetic watches that are "dive-style"and all have exhibition casebacks EXCEPT for three: The SKA369 which is ISO certified and 2 AGS SCUBA watches.
Not fair comparison because of price are not close great review
The Seastar looks very much like an Oris Aquis looking straight on.
The Tissot 2000 with its turquoise wave dial is a much beautiful watch.❤
The movement in the sea star is dramatically better.
I have the Seiko PADI SPB071J so I suspect the finishing is better on the Seiko.
The Seastar has some Aquis clues that I don't like, love the Aquis but just the Aquis. The Seiko is a stunner, very beautiful retro inspired watch!.
Tissot could be a home run, thou the large numbers on the bezel looks like it is trying hard. Plus the case width seems bigger against the lug width on the Tissot. But over all Tissot movement is far better than Seiko's.
4:50 Wow, never thought I'd say this, but I think I prefer the bracelet on the Seiko! 😅😅
They are both equally good, but the Tissot is Dressier looking, while the Seiko has more of a tool vibe!
How you feeling? Just wondering, because you sound a little congested?
Yes I agree deff dressier because of the bracelet also on the tissot.
I got Covid... And have been recovering feeling much better now thanks for asking. Hope you had a great holiday stay safe!
I bought the new version of the Tissot in grey but haven’t sized it yet. I swore the bracelet has screws and not push pins. Could you show a video of you sizing the bracelet? It would help a lot.
Does the bezel align on the Seiko?
Tissot any time. But I'm biased because I'm Swiss! 😍
I recently bought a Tissot Seastar 1000 with a rubber strap and love it. I previously had a Swiss Army that is nice too but always thought it was too small on my arm (it's 38 mm diameter while the Seastar is 43mm).
Comparing it against the Seiko you are showing there, I still prefer the Seastar. There's something strange about the Seiko, not sure what it is.
Your video makes me smarter, thank you !
For the price, hands down the far superior Tissot 2000 Professional. Still loving mine! Best diver for a grand, easily. Between those two you have, I much prefer my 061. Lume, full DiaShield, dial layout. I wish they'd kept the fume dial that came with my Tissot 1000 PM80. I won't be changing to the new 1000. If they'd lumed the bezel and kept the fume, I would, but, just for the less shiny bezel, I'm okay with my older 1000. Great review! 👍👍👍
I'd take the SBDC061. I had the SBDC061, actually sold it. Ended up buying a Pepsi Sumo (new model), and I think I prefer it strangely, maybe because the dial area is smaller on the sumo with its thicker bezel. I wasn't a fan of the shiny bezel on SBDC061 with the matte grey dial, seemed a bit mismatched under daylight; actually prefer a nice pepsi bezel. SBDC061 felt like a better built watch than the sumo though. Polished centre links on Tissot will be a scratch fest.
It's nothing to do with tolerances for the bracelet locking up on the Tissot. It's the profile of the links. They're too square.
Will there be a 40mm Tissot powermatic??
The Seastar is the objective winner here, but its a little too blingy and large looking for me. It also does look a little cheap in the flesh, ironically. The Seiko is more classic and understated, plus it can take various straps.....so Seiko it is, for me.
Love the Mido 😍
Seiko for me all day. Would mod the hands with MM300 set.
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Really interesting comparison. I think the big thing for me is the case shape/design on the Seiko. Just MILES ahead of the Tissot, and really anything else that I've seen at that price.
Like you said, it makes it wear so well, but it also just looks fantastic!
Now, if only they could bring their A-game to the QC as well 😂😂
Seiko looks waaay better. Not a fan of 6r or Powermatic. I'd choose the Seiko.
Like the look of the SBDC061 but not the arrow hour hand, it just doesn't go well with the overall retro look of the watch. The 6R15 is ok not outstanding. The powermatic 80 is much nicer but the style of the Tissot is not my cup of tea.
I have a Seastar 2000, esentially a Planet Ocean for 1/7th the price.
jut got my tissot seastar 1000...worth the money yo...seriously 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I own two tissot watches and I love them.❤
Does the new powermatic 80 have any servicing issues??Can it be serviced or is it a replacement part in 5 years??Saw somewhere that its a throwaway.
Is this still a good buy for seastar?
What's the lug size on Tissot? The odd 21 or 19mm?
21 mm
If both watches have water resistsnce of 200 and 300 meters depth, why is Seiko ISO certified as a diver watch and what will this add to its specifications, please advise.
You seem to be somewhat drawn more toward the Seiko, whilst I definitely lean more toward the Tissot, but I guess that’s what makes the hobby all the more interesting. It would be a shame and a detriment if we all liked exactly the same things!
I really like them both... I bought both for different reasons. Also the tissot is more affordable you're getting a lot more watch for your money with the Seastar
I think u misspelled that Seiko is with 6r35.. its with 6r15 so 50 hours power reserve vs 80H on powermatic 80. To me Seiko looks better but its tough choice between two.
Honestly I think the Tissot is trying yo hard to be an Aquis, btw Seiko does not have a display caseback because of the iso certification
I go with Tissot
My Seiko King Turtle has saphire, ceramic bezel, and 4R36 movement.
Brand new Gundersons jewelry $350.00
SOLD!
I have the Seiko and it's more of a tool Diver. The Tissot is more of a dress Diver the Seiko also has the improved lume and it shows, tested it against a sumo and turtle better than both.
Very excellent video, thanks
I like the tissot better.
Tissot looks better the Seiko looks dated.
I cannot remember ever liking a Seiko hour hand
The power reserve on the Tissot is great, a genuine weekender.
I have the PRX 80 and like the bracelet for the money, if you say this has a good bracelet I have no reason to doubt it. My wrist size is okay but if you have a smaller wrist I see how you may struggle.
Equally so, I do not even get in the shower with any watch so I never seen the Seiko's depth rating as a negative, if I go below 200m, I will have had a burial at sea.
I take your advice on the the bezel, but I only use it when a boring long winded preacher takes the church service.
For me the Tissot is an easy winner.
Thanks for the review it was informative.
I finnaly choose tssot over SPB079j1 (int version of SBDC061), just because I like the all black version. So stealthy, contrasty with it's simple but huge white hands, and overall easier to read. The 80h movement also give more point over the SPB079J1. But, although tssot doing decently in lume, seiko lumibrite always outstanding. And rubber strap on SPB079J1 is way better than tssot
No contest for me. I have the brilliant Seiko. Superb quality and design. Love the modern retro style. The Tissot just looks like another cheap Tissot to me.
I'm super Seiko but this Tissot is the winner
Would you recommend any of these over a Christopher Ward?
No! The C60 and C65 are definitely another level above these 2 . Make sure to subscribe to CW’s mailing list, they will be having a 50% off sale in about a week or 2. But act fast the watches get sold out very quickly.
I've owned watches from all 3 and christopher ward are much stronger in terms of finishing. Closer to higher end seikos at 3 times the price. Movements will likely be more accurate as well as many are chronometers however power reserves will be much shorter.
CWs are vastly superior to both these. And cost less.
It's the secondary hand for me, it looks good on watch on the right and then looks like there's something g wrong with watch on the left
There's always a better choice than Seiko.
Yep…Seiko for the win. 🤘🏻
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I have a stranger theory:
When it comes to driver mechanic watches, it's Seiko professionalism.
When it comes to dress mechanic watches, it's Tissot specifically.
So my voted is Seiko.☺️
Tissot as always👍🏻
Thanks for the comparison but the MM reduced would be a more valid comparison. I am not a fan of the 6r35.... my experience is that it is not consistent at all.
For me, Tissot looks nicer, but i am sure Seiko is a better quality
Nice video!
Both watches are very respectable, but it is like comparing a Toyota to a BMW. Great review.
Out of these two, I much prefer the Seiko. It’s classier and has more of a proper tool watch diver vibe about it, than the more decorative office diver look of the Tissot.
Seiko wins.
Both are good watches though.
I hate all the high polished accents on the tissot. The handset looks incredibly cheap and the polishing on the centre links looks poor with an obvious distortion. Seiko is in a different league in my opinion.
Is the Tissot to large for a woman?
I love mido.
Most people automatically jump on the Tissot because of the specs and swiss made label, even though in reality majority of parts are China sourced Iike most sub $3k watches.. I had the Older model seastar .to use as a throw around watch and it was so cheap in feel and looks, I rather own a parnis..the bezel action was horrible, bezel while ceramic looked ultra cheap as well as the the ultra cheesy hands and markers. The case was finished poorly especially rough underside making it uncomfortable. Seiko beats it by a mile when you have both in your hands.
Tissot watches have never done anything for me. I’d buy the Seiko over Tissot.
Tissot looks much better.
Tissot is the clear winner. This is funny. The Tissot workmanship and movement is better.
Tissot is better, more elegant. Seiko is very rough
The tissot reminds me of a high spec invicta. Seiko for the win here by a mile.
Edit: Mido for the win
Tissot hands down - sexy!!
And the real winner is the Orient Kamasu.........
Tip: Go easy on the umms and ahhs with your future videos.
Seiko has always a better record and experience in dive watches.
Wow keren
Who would buy the tissot over the seiko tho .... come on
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Seiko just looks ugly & dull, for a diving nerd. Tissot is flashy and much nicer looking, but still could be used for hardcore diving. Tissot wins for me.
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both are mediocre
What would you consider a proper diver(tool watch)?
With you there….but I’d choose the mediocrity of the seiko in this case.
@@dinner_workingsly I was almost sure somebody would have answered a Rolex or an Omega of some sort, a Ulysse Nardin would be better but when water starts to seep inside the watch it hurts less when it’s a lower-end watch.🤨
Tissot Very Good.
Seiko is not anywhere in the same class of Tissot.