TISSOT SEASTAR 1000 QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH 45.5 MM MEN WATCH T120.417.17.421.00

Overview

• Model: T120.417.17.421.00
• Collection: Seastar 1000 Chronograph
• Brand: Tissot
• Country: Switzerland
• Watch Type: Dive watch / Sports chronograph
• Movement: Swiss quartz chronograph (ETA G10.212 / G10.211 family)
• Water Resistance: 300 m (30 bar / 1000 ft)
• Case Size: 45.5 mm
• Release Period: Around 2020 production generation

Case & Construction

Dial

One of the most distinctive features of this reference is its burgundy-to-black gradient red dial.

Features include:

• Luminous hands and hour markers
• Three chronograph sub-dials
• Date window between 4 and 5 o'clock
• High-contrast dive-watch readability
• Red gradient finish that darkens toward the edge of the dial

Movement

The watch uses a Swiss quartz chronograph caliber from the ETA G10 family.

Functions:

• Hours
• Minutes
• Seconds
• Date
• 60-second chronograph hand
• 30-minute counter
• 1/10-second counter
• ADD and SPLIT chronograph functions
• EOL (End-of-Life battery indicator)

Quartz operation makes it highly accurate and low maintenance compared with automatic dive watches.

Strap

• Black rubber strap
• Tang buckle
• Designed for water sports and diving
• Comfortable for daily wear despite the large case size

Dimensions & Wearability

This is considered a large sports watch. It typically suits wrists around 17 cm (6.7 in) and above, although smaller wrists can still wear it if they prefer oversized dive watches.

Strengths

• Excellent 300 m diving capability
• Sapphire crystal
• Screw-down crown and pushers
• Reliable Swiss quartz movement
• Strong value compared with similarly specified Swiss dive chronographs
• Eye-catching red gradient dial
• Low maintenance compared with automatic alternatives