Tissot Seastar 1000vsUnimatic Modello Quattro U4S-8BB

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Unimatic Modello Quattro U4S-8BB at true scale

Modello Quattro U4S-8BB

Diameter

36mm

40mm

Thickness

9.7mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$515

lowest

$1,110

Movement

Quartz

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9.67mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
White
n/a
Indices
Indexes
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
$1,110
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Reviews

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

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its 300m water resistance and Swiss quartz movement at its price point, with some highlighting its solid build and value. However, criticisms include ill-proportioned hands and indices, a bezel that can be hard to read, and unremarkable lume. Some owners find the bracelet clasp flimsy, and the lack of anti-reflective coating causes glare. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 well for its robust water resistance and value proposition in a Swiss quartz package.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers also agree that the 40mm case size significantly improves wearability.

Unimatic Modello Quattro U4S-8BB

The Unimatic Modello Uno U1-MY2 is widely praised for its minimalistic, utilitarian design and clever case details, with owners finding its style a primary draw and its price point remarkable for the quality. Reviewers highlight the hypnotic light play on the matte black dial, enhanced by the sapphire crystal's anti-reflective coating, and the Seiko NH35 movement is noted as simple, reliable, and keeping good time. One owner found the clasp sharp, a concern raised with the brand. Some community members criticize Unimatic's pricing, suggesting high margins due to the use of the Seiko NH35 movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Unimatic Modello Uno U1-MY2 highly for its distinctive design and impressive case finishing at its price point.