Tissot Seastar 1000vsUnimatic Modello Uno

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Tissot Seastar 1000

MSRP $875

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Unimatic Modello Uno

Ref. uwk-u1-my·MSRP $1,090

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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.

Seastar 1000

Modello Uno

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

40mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

12.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

Rated in meters.

300m

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

80h

n/a

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$875

lowest

$1,090

Movement

What drives the hands.

Tissot Powermatic 80

Seiko NH35

Spec

Seastar 1000

Modello Uno

Case

3 specs

Thickness

12.48mm

n/a

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

Lug Width

20mm

n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Yes

n/a

Dial Color

Graded grey-black

n/a

Indices

Indexes

n/a

Lume

Super-LumiNova ®

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Tissot Powermatic 80

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$875

$1,090

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Reviews

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 and solid build, with one reviewer calling it a comfortable, sporty, and affordable everyday watch with a great case and dial ratio. However, some owners find the Tissot Seastar 1000 too large and poorly proportioned, citing small indices on larger dials and a difficult-to-read bezel. Criticisms also include a non-reflective crystal causing glare, mediocre lume, and a subpar bracelet, with some feeling it is underwhelming for the price compared to other divers. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its value and solid build at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Owners widely praise the Unimatic Modello Uno for its well-finished case and minimalist, utilitarian design, with reviewers noting its high build quality at its price point. The Seiko NH35A movement is considered reliable and keeps good time, and the case feels robust. Some owners find the stock bracelet and rubber strap uncomfortable, preferring the brand's NATO strap. One reviewer notes the Super-LumiNova lume application can be slightly uneven, and another questions the "Made in Italy" origin statement due to Asian-sourced components. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Unimatic Modello Uno highly for its distinctive minimalist design and solid build quality at the price.