Tissot Seastar 1000vsZelos Swordfish 40mm Crystallized Titanium Limited Edition

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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

Zelos Swordfish 40mm Crystallized Titanium Limited Edition at true scale

Swordfish 40mm Crystallized Titanium Limited Edition

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

12.5mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$875

lowest

$899

Movement

Tissot Powermatic 80

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.48mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
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
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$899
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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.

Zelos Swordfish 40mm Crystallized Titanium Limited Edition

The Zelos Swordfish 40mm Crystallized Titanium Limited Edition is lauded for its edgy, industrial design, with reviewers highlighting the unique crystallized titanium material as a standout feature. One reviewer, who owns the watch, praises its fearless creativity and refreshing design. The $899 price is considered fair given the material and manufacturing complexities. A minor point of contention is that the crown is considered slightly smaller than ideal. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 40mm Crystallized Titanium Limited Edition highly for its unique material and distinctive design.

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