Perhaps you all missed it in the video…it is the bezel that has the mineral crystal. He says it quick and doesn’t always differentiate which he is speaking about. I see the confusion by some.
Awesome, I had my Seastar 2000 for 3 years now, and was looking for something lighter from Tissot, since my watch is a tank and stood the test of time incredibly well. It's literally says sapphire on the back though... :)
That black and silver one sure hits the spot for me. Il be picking one up this weekend. I know my son loves the black and gold. The younger guys go for that flashier style. Love the fact that he’s into watches and is carrying on the hobby.
that is a great looking piece. I think Tissot are doing great lately. This is a much better than the 43mm. i wish the hour hand was a touch longer but overall it is a great looking watch.
But the lume dot on the seconds hand doesn't line up with the indicies. Doesn't do it for me then. My 40mm 1000 with quartz movement does so. Looks so nice when it passes over the indicies.
Blue dial with black case is killing me. I reserved one Black/Blue version in Boutique, to be trail on next Saturday. I tried the 2000T Black/Blue on today, not that big and not that heavy. I can compare the 1000T and 2000T side by side so that I can make my choice.
I actually like the blue one more than I thought. Never really been a fan of Tissot divers tbh - this is a cool watch, but I doubt I would ever consider purchasing one
Are the 40 mm seastars ISO certified? I checked the website, and it only lists the 46mm as diver certified. Another source states that all of them are iso certified. I have the 46mm, but I would like to get a 40 mm so long as I know they are certified.
I would be interested in the quartz version, but the dial on the quartz is super boring. If they had the nice dials the automatic version has, I would immediately buy one. On the other hand the price on the Powermatic 80 is not bad at all, maybe I should go for that one instead. The aqua green is my favourite.
beside of cost cutting, i think they don't want to give ceramic insert to save the other models, otherwise most of the fans will but only this new model.
You said "mineral crystal", but the case-back text says "sapphire". So perhaps the front glass is sapphire and the see-thru case-back is mineral crystal?
Tissot is a good choice,because there is a lot of micro brand who ask 1500$ for basic watchs,tissot have a big and long history with a lot of good watchs more afordable y we compare with other brands...
What are all the upgrades? Seems like a downgrade with the mineral bezel insert. Why can’t we get a ceramic insert like the larger 43mm Powermatic 80 models?
I like the case design and the dial (date at 6) but my Certina certified diver is better in any other way. so id say its not really a tool watch just a fancy overpriced dive watch design.
Very nice looking watch but I’m not a fan of the silicone parts in the movement. I’m going to be selling my PRXs (Ice blue and green) later this year. I’m done with Tissot.
@@ChiTownTominator Just asking because for over a decade I own and owned dozens of watches with the base C07.111 and never had an issue appart from one I had to regulate. They're as robust and imo even more accurate than their base 2824-2.
@@ralphus555 You can only bring that watch to Tissot for repair. Silicon is a metalloid, but it feels like a plastic. You can only get those parts from Tissot. A watch repair shop can’t get those parts. Those parts will break down faster than metal parts of most any other movements.
@J0hnny8ravo... I've had my Hamilton Khaki with a powermatic 80 movement going on 7 years now and not once have I had any issue with it. Reliable and accurate with a long power reserve.
I agree, micros always giver better value but companies like Seiko and the Swatch group have alot of other expenses than micros. I have a few pm 80 and a few miyota 9000 both around a year old but besides the higher beat rate. What makes you say miyota are better? Is it bc of the Silicon parts? I have a total confidence in miyota and eta as watch movements manufacturers. I would appriciate to hear your opinion..
Mineral cristal!? Is this some sort of joke like… the watch looks sick but for that price I rather get a Certina or a Mido! And I’m just honestly sad because the blue one looks so cool 😢 know what, just save some extra cash and get a Hydroconquest. Tissot always does two step ahead and one behind 😅
Tissot again failed on the last mile. Almost 1K, but mineral glas bezel is an instant fail in my opinion. It is also not clear which Powermatic they are using. If it's the C07.111 as the others it would be a double fail. It seems like the sister Certina is tge better "Tissot". Offering better specs. For example the Ds Action Diver with the C07.611 or the very recently published DS Action GMT with Sapphire bezel. I'm owning few Tissots but I'm more and more disappointed by them.
The Powermatic 80 cannot be regulated or serviced. It is meant to be discarded. Also Tissot goes light on AR coating so it reflects light like crazy. Go microbrand!
Of course it can be regulated. Via the screws on the balance wheel, like on Omega, Rolex or other movements with freely oscillating balance. Also they do service it. This movement was introduced over 10 years ago, I personally had several watches with Powermatic serviced. At the end it's like 95% the same as it's base, the good old 2824-2.
No Regulator:Similar to the Sistem51, the Powermatic 80 laser regulated at the factory. This is what Tissot refers to as their “High-Tech” escapement. This doesn't necessarily mean that the movement is impossible to adjust or service, but good luck finding parts or a watchmaker who will want to work on it.
@@TheBimmer74 just look at a picture from the movement. On the balance wheel there are screws on opposite sides, these are used to regulate the movement. Many other brands with a freely oscillating balance do it that way. The high-tech escapement refers to the hard plastic pallet fork and escapement wheel. Parts that have proven to function perfectly fine for over a decade. Also this has nothing to do with the System51. The Powermatic uses over 90% of the 2824-2 parts. Another benefit is the update is high resistance to shock and magnetism. I get that there's some confusion about this but also many lies 😉
Perhaps you all missed it in the video…it is the bezel that has the mineral crystal. He says it quick and doesn’t always differentiate which he is speaking about. I see the confusion by some.
Great design and dimensions. Solid move by Tissot for releasing this in a more modest size 👍
The blue on black version is very nice.
Awesome news. Good for Tissot for listening to their clients.
I've seen these in person, and the PVD Black definitely has the wildest dial. That chapter ring curves inward.
Well it’s $9700 less than a Rolex Submariner, which has the ceramic bezel, so you can have the Tissot and a trip to Tahiti for 2.
40mm has ceramic bezel? i tought only 43mm has the ceramic bezel
And this movement has a free sprung balance just like the Rolex
The 40mm is long overdue. The blue and black model is the one.
I AM ALL IN ON THIS PIECE
Awesome, I had my Seastar 2000 for 3 years now, and was looking for something lighter from Tissot, since my watch is a tank and stood the test of time incredibly well. It's literally says sapphire on the back though... :)
That black and silver one sure hits the spot for me. Il be picking one up this weekend. I know my son loves the black and gold. The younger guys go for that flashier style. Love the fact that he’s into watches and is carrying on the hobby.
👍👍👍 Nice Watch , Good looking and Sweet Design Always Best Review by Watch Chris 👍👍👍
I'd love an all blue version like the 40mm quartz. I have a lot of steel & black so looking for a dive watches in steel w blue dial and bezel.
Beautiful watch, the blue/green teal one is the stand out for me - will need to try one on for size!
I recently saw them in person. The blue and the black dials are beautiful. Thanks for the comment!
It's a Great looking watch. I love it!
If this had sapphire crystal and a quick adjust clasp then that would be a good price, but I would go for the cheaper glycine or more expensive CW.
it has saphire crystal the bezel is mineral
@@patirnichiconstantin315 OK that's not as bad then, the clasp is easier to fix.
Tissot has always used sapphire crystal on all its models even on lesser expensive quartz.
It has a sapphire crystal
that is a great looking piece. I think Tissot are doing great lately. This is a much better than the 43mm. i wish the hour hand was a touch longer but overall it is a great looking watch.
It is Sapphire, not mineral.
Black/grey one is Stunning will be picking this up!
I'm so glad I wear micro brands
Why?
But the lume dot on the seconds hand doesn't line up with the indicies. Doesn't do it for me then. My 40mm 1000 with quartz movement does so. Looks so nice when it passes over the indicies.
Look very nice, and once you get the usual 20% off from the retailer it'll be a decent deal 🤙
Blue dial with black case is killing me.
I reserved one Black/Blue version in Boutique, to be trail on next Saturday. I tried the 2000T Black/Blue on today, not that big and not that heavy. I can compare the 1000T and 2000T side by side so that I can make my choice.
Brought today, very happy.
I’ll go with the Certina DS
Great brand
have the PVD on order with my AD in NYC
I actually like the blue one more than I thought. Never really been a fan of Tissot divers tbh - this is a cool watch, but I doubt I would ever consider purchasing one
From what I read, the bezel insert is mineral crystal. I was looking to buy Certina ds action 38mm but might reconsider once this gets reviewed.
Couple of mistakes: it is saphire crystal, not mineral crystal. Date window is at 6, not at 3.
Tried on the 40mm black dial in quartz....amazing watch
This is awesome... Now we just need that 37mm Gentleman Powermatic 80 so many of us having been asking for.
Tiny. I'll get the 46mm for sure.
Very nice submariner like ! Love the gold black 🤩
Are the 40 mm seastars ISO certified? I checked the website, and it only lists the 46mm as diver certified. Another source states that all of them are iso certified. I have the 46mm, but I would like to get a 40 mm so long as I know they are certified.
Mineral crystal at this price point is literally a slap in the face.
Just went on the website it has a sapphire crystal the mineral is on the back
@@adamryder4559The bezel insert is mineral crystal. The watch dial crystal is sapphire.
Tissot has always used sapphire crystal on all its models even on lesser expensive quartz.
Bezel insert are mineral crystal it’s very disappointing
I have many Seiko… it’s a gentle slap.
I just got mine today and… it’s awesome. Rolex vibes for a Tissot price!
Black on rubber is nice.
Nice, but what is taking this big brands So long time, listen to what the market is asking for?
That gold-tone one is a bit sexy, if I do say. But I do agree with some other comments about the bezel material.
Rose gold will be better.
Great video Chris
Mineral Cristal and PVD, please
I hope that they would use the c80.611 or 811
I wish it had ceramic bezel
I'm not fond of the black bezel and hope they release more color options. An all white 43mm would be great.
I would love to see this with a quick adjust clasp but I know that’s not gonna happen.
I would be interested in the quartz version, but the dial on the quartz is super boring. If they had the nice dials the automatic version has, I would immediately buy one. On the other hand the price on the Powermatic 80 is not bad at all, maybe I should go for that one instead. The aqua green is my favourite.
beside of cost cutting, i think they don't want to give ceramic insert to save the other models, otherwise most of the fans will but only this new model.
You said "mineral crystal", but the case-back text says "sapphire". So perhaps the front glass is sapphire and the see-thru case-back is mineral crystal?
Hey it's the bezel that is a mineral crystal. Front is sapphire. Thanks!!
Tissot has always used sapphire crystal on all its models even on lesser expensive quartz.
Tissot is a good choice,because there is a lot of micro brand who ask 1500$ for basic watchs,tissot have a big and long history with a lot of good watchs more afordable y we compare with other brands...
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What are all the upgrades? Seems like a downgrade with the mineral bezel insert. Why can’t we get a ceramic insert like the larger 43mm Powermatic 80 models?
I also wonder why they would release this turd when 43 mm version already has ceramic bezel and is cheaper
Mineral crystal? There is no longer an excuse for that over $200.
Exactly!!!!
Tissot has always used sapphire crystal on all its models even on lesser expensive quartz. The see through caseback is mineral.
Man, give me this but the 43mm version lol
I like the case design and the dial (date at 6) but my Certina certified diver is better in any other way. so id say its not really a tool watch just a fancy overpriced dive watch design.
Very nice looking watch but I’m not a fan of the silicone parts in the movement. I’m going to be selling my PRXs (Ice blue and green) later this year. I’m done with Tissot.
What's wrong with the PRX?
@@jrgdrumsandwatches Silicon parts. Not a fan of this.
@@ChiTownTominator Just asking because for over a decade I own and owned dozens of watches with the base C07.111 and never had an issue appart from one I had to regulate. They're as robust and imo even more accurate than their base 2824-2.
How does the silicone impact your enjoyment of the watch? @@ChiTownTominator
@@ralphus555 You can only bring that watch to Tissot for repair. Silicon is a metalloid, but it feels like a plastic. You can only get those parts from Tissot. A watch repair shop can’t get those parts. Those parts will break down faster than metal parts of most any other movements.
Which version of the powermatic, hopefully not the version with the plastic parts 🤔
Says 23 Jewells so that'll be the plastic escapement version :/
It boggles me how people could ask for a Lowermatic 80 movement…
@J0hnny8ravo... I've had my Hamilton Khaki with a powermatic 80 movement going on 7 years now and not once have I had any issue with it. Reliable and accurate with a long power reserve.
Mineral insert for this price is a joke. Seiko samurai makes engraved ceramic bezels at $500
MIneral on Bezel?? Really??
Mineral crystal and aluminium bezel. Ffs tissot, why do you keep missing the mark.
Do they have the ok version of the powermatic 80 or is the piece of crap one?
The worst Plastic Powermatic80..?
Enjoy my prx but I think you can do better for the $$ with vrs micros ie Zelos, Axios, Nodus, ect. Myota 9000's, are better movements.
I agree, micros always giver better value but companies like Seiko and the Swatch group have alot of other expenses than micros. I have a few pm 80 and a few miyota 9000 both around a year old but besides the higher beat rate. What makes you say miyota are better?
Is it bc of the Silicon parts?
I have a total confidence in miyota and eta as watch movements manufacturers. I would appriciate to hear your opinion..
Lost me at mineral crystal 😭
Tissot has always used sapphire crystal on all its models even on lesser expensive quartz. Caseback is mineral only.
@@michaelriera6277 I’m on about the bezel, ceramic bezel on this would have been a home run
I just can't stomach that handset
Awful bracelet and clasp gotta go in 2024
Mineral cristal!? Is this some sort of joke like… the watch looks sick but for that price I rather get a Certina or a Mido! And I’m just honestly sad because the blue one looks so cool 😢 know what, just save some extra cash and get a Hydroconquest. Tissot always does two step ahead and one behind 😅
Just hate that slow beat Powermatic 80! Ruins the entire lower cost Swatch lineup...
hi beat or low beat doesn't matter for the accuracy .
@@tschoy9388If it were all about accuracy, I'd get a quartz. You're missing the point entirely.
Mineral crystal bezel insert is a 100% no and daft idea. Why does the 43mm get ceramic? Poor tissot poor.
Mineral crystal, seriously!?! It's an easy no for me.
$750 no sapphire? Do they think we are morons?
Tissot again failed on the last mile. Almost 1K, but mineral glas bezel is an instant fail in my opinion.
It is also not clear which Powermatic they are using. If it's the C07.111 as the others it would be a double fail.
It seems like the sister Certina is tge better "Tissot". Offering better specs. For example the Ds Action Diver with the C07.611 or the very recently published DS Action GMT with Sapphire bezel.
I'm owning few Tissots but I'm more and more disappointed by them.
The case back shot shows it says 23 jewels which I believe is the plastic escapement version :/
No lume at the 6 o'clock?
NO 👎.
For many reasons, has lost its essence, its just another diver watch of the bounch, hundreds alike already...
The Powermatic 80 cannot be regulated or serviced. It is meant to be discarded. Also Tissot goes light on AR coating so it reflects light like crazy. Go microbrand!
Of course it can be regulated. Via the screws on the balance wheel, like on Omega, Rolex or other movements with freely oscillating balance. Also they do service it. This movement was introduced over 10 years ago, I personally had several watches with Powermatic serviced. At the end it's like 95% the same as it's base, the good old 2824-2.
No Regulator:Similar to the Sistem51, the Powermatic 80 laser regulated at the factory. This is what Tissot refers to as their “High-Tech” escapement. This doesn't necessarily mean that the movement is impossible to adjust or service, but good luck finding parts or a watchmaker who will want to work on it.
@@TheBimmer74 just look at a picture from the movement. On the balance wheel there are screws on opposite sides, these are used to regulate the movement. Many other brands with a freely oscillating balance do it that way. The high-tech escapement refers to the hard plastic pallet fork and escapement wheel. Parts that have proven to function perfectly fine for over a decade. Also this has nothing to do with the System51. The Powermatic uses over 90% of the 2824-2 parts. Another benefit is the update is high resistance to shock and magnetism. I get that there's some confusion about this but also many lies 😉
what?
Powermatic 80 service costs around 170 Euro.
And it is laser regulated.
Mine doing 7s in a month.
@jrgdrumsandwatches thanks for the information. I had one and it was also very accurate.
Garbage