Review of the Tissot Seastar 1000

In typical Tissot fashion, the box holds the manuals, strap, and the replica bell & ross, and through some clever trickery, a large compartment in the base of the box holds a product catalogue along with what basically amounts to a small novel on Tissot's history. The packaging is definitely more than I expected, and shows that Tissot understands that when it comes to watches, we sometimes will judge a book by its cover.SummaryThe Seastar 1000 is a blingy diver that catches the eye and weighs down the wrist. It's even a passable dress bell ross with the stainless steel bracelet, but may be a little too thick to hide under a cuff, so be prepared to roll up your sleeves. It is a good bargain for the average selling price of $500, and if it appeals to your particular tastes (as it does mine), it will make a great addition to your collection, or as a daily wearer. The quality, fit, packaging, and style are all present, *** the Tissot Seastar a good choice for anyone looking for an entry point in to Swiss divers.Related Articles: Review of the Seiko Orange Monster (SKX781).There is a diver extension to allow the watch to be worn over a thin wetsuit, but it has a habit of opening whenever you open the clasp. For the price, it's decent, but I tend to expect a lot of my bracelets, which is probably why many of my watches end up on straps. Admittedly, my standards are pretty high, partially because I own a Seiko Orange Monster which has a world class bracelet, and the entire replicas bell & ross costs only about $100 more than the Seastar's bracelet by itself (between $130 and $180 through Tissot). The only reason I would recommend the bracelet on the Seastar over the rubber strap is that I think it makes the watch look quite a bit better. PackagingTissot included some very substantial packaging with the Seastar.