The lug width of this watch is 21mm, which is not as popular as 20mm or 22mm, meaning it will be less easy for you to find a replacement for the bracelet. Nevertheless, 21mm looks good with the 43mm case. The lugs are not drilled: which helps maintain the sleek look, although it will make it harder to change the bracelet.

Through the transparent case back you will be able to admire the automatic movement at work. This one comes with a luxurious looking engraved rotor. The Tissot Seastar is powered by the automatic movement Powermatic 80, which as its name suggests provides an impressive 80-hour power reserve. This movement is based on the well-known ETA 2824-2.

The dial of the Tissot Seastar is clean and elegant, but let's not forget this is a Swiss luxury watch: the sunburst black and blue dial is very attractive. This dial contributes to the timeless and very versatile design of this watch. Dark-colored dials tend to make the watch look more professional yet refined and understated. The Tissot 1853 text is present at 12 o'clock. The Seastar font is different and good looking, probably to highlight the heritage coming from the previous Seastar models. “Powermatic 80” is proudly displayed below it. Overall, the amount of text is limited compared to other luxury timepieces like the Rolex Submariner or the Omega Seamaster: the depth rating is not indicated on the dial for example.

The lume on the Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 is Super-LumiNova, which is known to perform well in low light conditions: this is no exception here. The simple yet well-executed applied hour indices contrast gracefully with the dial. They catch the light nicely and their lume ensures good legibility in all conditions. The date window at 6-o'clock is relatively simple-looking, with no frame. The date is printed on a black background making it look uniform with the rest of the dial. The hands are thick batons and are impossible to miss, they look simple and are designed to facilitate legibility. The second hand has a base in the shape of a “T” (for Tissot) and has a lumed lollipop, of which the lumed dot looks rather small compared to the chunky hour and minute hands.

The bezel is made of ceramic, it has a lume pip at 12 o'clock, in the triangle marker. All the markers have a silver color and include large and bold Arabic numerals. They are not engraved so you might not see them all at once unless you face the watch directly: the light reflecting on the ceramic material can hide them. In a way, this helps to keep the balance between the functional and formal aspects of a timepiece.

The Tissot Seastar is available on a black rubber strap or a stainless steel bracelet that is made of 5 links the design takes cues from the Royal Oak. The links have a mix of brushed and polished finish and the result looks very elegant. Once again, the mix between brushed/polished finishes suggests well it's both a tool and a formal watch. The bracelet is equipped with a deployment style clasp that has a brushed finish with an embossed “T”.

Conclusion: Is the Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 worth it? Yes, it is very worth it: it's sold at a great price point and is of high quality. It is retailing around the $500 mark on eBay and could become your perfect entry-level Swiss luxury watch. An affordable Rolex Submariner alternative for sure.