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Tissot Seastar 1000vsTudor Black Bay

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Seastar 1000
TissotSeastar 1000
MSRP $875
Black Bay
TudorBlack Bay
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value, solid build, and 300m water resistance, with reviewers highlighting its comfortable wearability and affordable price point for a sporty diver. Some owners find the bezel difficult to use and note glare from the crystal, while others criticize the lume and bracelet quality, with one owner describing the clasp as flimsy. Accuracy figures for the quartz models are excellent, and the Powermatic 80 movement is considered reliable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its strong value proposition as a sporty, affordable everyday watch.

Tudor Black Bay

Owners widely praise the Tudor Black Bay for its comfortable wearability, robust build, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with specific mentions of its satisfying winding feel and sturdy bezel action. Reviewers highlight the 39mm Black Bay 58's comfortable size and thinness, while others note the 41mm Master Chronometer's reliable timekeeping and magnetic resistance. Some owners find the GMT hand difficult to distinguish in low light. A recurring point of contention across multiple sources is the lack of on-the-fly micro-adjustment on the bracelet, though some find aftermarket solutions adequate. One owner reported the watch losing two minutes a day after six years, requiring a service. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay highly for its blend of vintage charm, modern robustness, and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The COSC-certified accuracy of the movement is a notable strength. The 14.7mm to 14.8mm thickness is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers are divided on whether the newer models represent a departure from the Black Bay's heritage design.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seastar 100040mm
Black Bay41mm
Power Reserve
Seastar 100080h
Black Bay70h
Water Resistance
Seastar 1000300m
Black Bay200m
MSRP
Seastar 1000$875
Black Bay

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.48mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Graded grey-black
Black
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
MT5602
Power Reserve
80h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
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