Kind of a no contest here, the Tissot has sapphire, and the movement is far superior with the 80h reserve (vs 40h for Seiko). The only thing I can give to Seiko, is that the Presage (I own one) has killer dials... Wonderful video Matt, keep educating us! 👍
Surprised to hear you of all people go with the Tissot ;) I know how much you like your Seiko's. I agree though, the Seiko's have KILLER dials!!!! Thanks for your thoughts Stephen. Always enjoy your feedback :) MJ
I just got the Tissot Tradition Powermatic 80 Open Heart while traveling in Switzerland a couple of weeks ago and I absolutely love it. I'm a little shocked seeing how much cheaper you seem to have found it on Amazon, but I'll suck up the extra cash I dropped on it since we did buy it somewhat as a souvenir of the trip. It's the first mechanical watch I've ever owned and I find myself just staring at the movement all day long. Thanks for the video ... I can't get enough watch content now that I've entered this world.
I'd take the Tissot. I love the dial on the Cocktail time, but the thinner case, sapphire crystal and better movement all make the Tissot a more appealing option to me. Great comparison!
Thanks for chiming in, always means a lot to hear from you :) I agree with your choice and am lucky enough to have the Tissot. That dial on the Seiko (and the crown) are just so inviting though :) Hope you are well. Best. MJ
Seiko every time for me over Tissot. It’s a personal preference. Sapphire or Hardlex? Never had any issues with Seiko Hardlex. 80 or 40 hour power reserve? Makes no difference to me. I wear a watch and switch it out. It’s usually a long time before I get back to it. But if one only has a couple of watches I could see the benefit of 80 hr power reserve. Both look great! I love my Swiss Made watches but I also love my Seikos. Sorry for the late reply! This one snuck by me somehow! Have a good one!
Seamus Muldoon great comment😊👍 I do have 80 hour power reserve watches but, I like you, I have a few and switch them out. I do however put most of my autos on watch winders when not in use. Nothing like Swiss made on a watch other than Seiko 😉 Best. MJ
Got the tissot as my first "real" watch. Mine is rose gold with a white background. and man! the trimming around the dial section and the middle section of the watch, the trimmings around the open hearts. Im starting to understand why peoples spend a bunch of money on watches.
That does sound like a really nice colour combo :) I totally agree, Tissot does everything right. I have 3 of their watches and love them all. Welcome to an expensive hobby ;) Best, MJ
I like both brands but to me Seiko usually has the edge on aesthetics. Difficult to pin down but with Tissot the dials in particular often seem a little bland and generic with not enough thought given to detailing. They are decent quality watches no question but Seiko designs have more character somehow. My advice to Tissot would be to save some money by dropping the rather OTT fancy packaging and spend it on the dials instead.
Hmmm that's actually a good point you raise re the Tissot packaging. I am usually all for a little bit extra spent on packaging for the overall watch unboxing experience but Tissot do go over the top more than everyone else with the two glossy books included with each box too. I do agree the Seiko dial has a lot more attention to detail. I do love my Tissot but that Seiko, man, I got to get one of those. Thanks for the input and enjoy your weekend. Best. MJ
I believe Tissot is the better choice. Powermatic 80 is a more interesting movement from 4r38 and it looks much better. Personally, I like the design of Tissot then Pressage more, although both watches are beautiful. Regards 🤘
Hey Jakub. Thanks so much for the feedback :) I agree, the Powermatic 80 is something to behold. I also have it in my Tissot Seastar and could stare at that movement for hours. The dial on that Seiko though, it's quite something :) Best. MJ
I like the starburst face of the Seiko much more but I love that the tissot is swiss AND has a sapphire crystal. If the Seiko had a sapphire crystal, I'd probably put it on my wish list.
I agree on all counts. It would be cool if Seiko charged a little more and put the sapphire on this. The face is to die for. Hope you are well Brooks :) Always great to hear from you. MJ
It's 99$ but if u rly like the seiko and u want the sapphire crystal... www.longislandwatch.com/Sapphire_Box_Crystal_for_Seiko_Cocktail_Series_p/cocktail-bx.htm
@@bloodbornedarksouls1172 Very cool comment :) I like it and it does bring up the very good point that just because a watch has a part you maybe don't like does not mean you cannot do it with the watch parts. People switch straps and mod watches all the time so why not switch the face. Loved this comment and thank you for taking the time to look up and post that link. Best. MJ P.S. Have a great weekend :)
Love both brands and both of those watches are also incredible and would love to have one of each eventually. Although I do prefer the open heart at 9 o'clock. Great review!
Thanks so much man and for the continued support :) Means a lot! Even though I own the Tissot in this video I do have to say I kinda prefer the Seiko too. Something about that dial and that crown. May have to pick one up one of these days. Hope you are well. Best. MJ
Guys I would say, if you love accuracy and discipline then Seiko - Japanese watches are your choice. However if you're an extravaganza fan, then Swiss watches are there. 🙂
I love both brands but the Powermatic 80 and sapphire crystal make the Tissot the winner in my eyres. I also love that "Clous de Paris" dial on the Tissot.
My main gripe with Seiko's is that they do not use sapphire crystal. Tissot are an easy win at that price range. I owned one for 5 years now, zero problems whatsoever. Planning to get a second one soon.
Hey Haggard, thanks for that post, very informative as I had no idea that Seiko does not use Sapphire. I just learned something new. Do you know why? I have 3 Tissot's, I really like the brand. Thanks for the support of my channel. Have an awesome day! Best, MJ
Thanks MJ for review, my request. I would like to buy Tissot because as you said it's glass (sapphire crystal) is better than Seiko glass for scratch resistance and also swiss is world famous for watch will definitely buy Tissot. Thanks once again. Keep educating us.
Really great informative video Matt...Congratulations and thank you. I am a watch collector with quite a few Seikos and Tissots in them..automatics...hybrid automatics like kinetic premier..both the brands are superb. I got an Attesa Citizen Satellite wave too..
Thank you so much, I am glad you found it interesting. I am sorry it took me so long to reply to your post. I have been away from the channel for a while due to work commitments. You can NEVER go wrong with Seiko and Tissot, both make fantastic watches!!!! I don't own a Citizen yet but I keep telling myself I MUST pick one up! How do you like the Wave? All the best to you for the new year. MJ
Hi Matt, for looks,quality and value for money I would always go for a Seiko. I do have a Tissot in my collection and I do like it. Great comparison video Matt. Always informative videos.👍
You know, I agree👍 I own the Tissot but I just love the dial and crown on the Seiko. If they had put in the sapphire crystal it would have been the perfect watch!
Omg! I have been desperately looking for a comparison. But the Srini I'm looking at is the Seiko Presage Honeycomb. Need to decide on one of them as my 1st automatic watch 🤩
Mithila Wanigathunge I’m glad you found my channel and wanted to first say thank you for subscribing and supporting my channel, I really appreciate it 😊🙏 Let me know which watch you end up going with for your first. There is nothing like an automatic watch, once you own one you’ll love it😊👍 Best. MJ
@@BeerandWatches Hey Matt. So today I went to the store and went with my guts. Your video helped me a lot to make the perfect decision to my first automatic watch Seiko Presage Honeycomb. I'm super excited wear it... 🥰😍
Open heart watches aren’t really my thing. As a general rule I would opt for a Tissot every time over a Seiko. Tissot’s sapphire over Seiko’s Hardlex wins out every time. I’ve never been a massive fan of Seiko’s sports and dive watches but the Presage range is outstanding. I like Seiko’s dress watches more than anything else they do.
Hey Nick, kinda with you. I normally would not buy an open heart but love this Tissot as it was a gift from my wife. As for that Presage, I totally agree. I don't own one, in fact the only Seiko I do own is an SKX 007 with modded red dial and bezel. Something about the styling of the Presage though, I really dig it! Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate the support :) Best, MJ
@@BeerandWatches I do have 4 Seiko's, my SNK805 is the only watch I've got where I've managed to really scratch the glass (Acrylic Vostok's aside) . That made me wary of Hardlex.
@@n1968m Oh for sure that would! I don't have as many Seiko's as I would like (yet!) As for Vostok, totally get you there. Love my little Amphibia. Every watch collector should have a Vostok :) Best, MJ
So, yours is not the powermatic 80 model (80hr power reserve). Yours is the model with a 38 hour power reserve. So it's a little bit more in line with Apple's apples comparison with the Seiko. A simple removal of the watch and you would see the differences.
Hi which is better over all. SEIKO Mens Presage"Zen Garden" Power Reserve Green Watch SSA397J1 or the Tisso Gentleman Auto Swiss Automatic Dress Watch with Stainless Steel Strap, Grey, 21 (Model: T1274071109101)?
In that price ill go for tissot for sure but somehow in my country I can't get that tissot for $450 it's about $600 here, and that seiko is 250-300$ here, so I go for seiko
Wow, cannot believe the price is so different for you. What country are you in? Both are stunning watches. I have to say, even though I own the Tissot that Seiko does look really really nice! Thanks for the comment and support of my channel. Best. MJ
I have the same Tissot which you have but with the metel strap which I bought my self for Christmas. I only issue l have with the watch is though it say the power last for 80 hours my one does not if the. Watch is not worn for the power last for approximately 2 and a half days. Also the movement piece at the back is not black and comes in Silver l am really worried about the power not been stored as mentioned.
Hey Allan, It's funny, a few have contacted me about their watches having a silver rotor on their Tissot's as they were worried that they had a fake Tissot. From what I can tell they are not fakes, not sure why the rotor is a different colour though. You know, I have never really tested the power reserve on mine simply because I have so many watches that I tend to wear it for a day and that not wear it for a while so every time I pick it up it needs winding. I really should test it. Thanks for the comment and the support Allan, I really appreciate it :) Best, MJ
Sorry it took me a day to get back to you. In my honest opinion the Tissot Seastar Powermatic 80 takes some beating!!!. It was my first Swiss watch and still one of my favourites. It's a stunning watch with great build quality. I've seen a lot of watches but for the price it really is hard to beat. You can shop around but here is a link to it on Jomashop at $499 US which is about 420 Euros. Best. MJ www.jomashop.com/tissot-watch-t120-407-11-041-00.html?&gclid=Cj0KCQjw59n8BRD2ARIsAAmgPmKbwlyh3yT_t2QieK5Yggs59N9wdcmKnkJ6tJG9u4eh8o6HnGboP7QaAp1KEALw_wcB
Hey Luca, I don't own one but I may have to agree with you there. I LOVE the look of the Orient Star. Do you think it will be the new Grand Seiko? Orient make such great watches! I own the Orient Bambino Gen 2, love it :) Best, MJ
I actually love the presage but then again that's just me. That's why the watch world is so awesome though as there are so many choices for us all to find something we like :) Best, MJ
