Bulova Surveyor Chronograph vs Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph

Both are chronograph watches. In short: the Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph takes more water (300m) — the one to pick if you swim or dive. The Bulova Surveyor Chronograph is meca-quartz, 30m water resistance, 41mm, mineral crystal; the Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph is quartz, 300m water resistance, 45.5mm, sapphire crystal.

Specs last verified 2026-06-27 · specs from manufacturer data · tier = price band, confirm the live price at the retailer

Spec	Bulova Surveyor Chronograph	Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph
Movement	Meca-quartz	Quartz
Water resistance	30m	300m
Case size	41mm	45.5mm
Crystal	mineral	sapphire
Style	Chronograph	Chronograph
Price tier	Mid	Upper

Which should you buy?

Their movements differ — Bulova Surveyor Chronograph: meca-quartz, Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph: quartz
The Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph takes more water (300m) — the one to pick if you swim or dive
The Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph has a sapphire crystal — more scratch-resistant for daily wear
The Bulova Surveyor Chronograph wears 41mm vs the Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph's 45.5mm — choose by wrist size
The Bulova Surveyor Chronograph sits in the lower price tier (Mid) if budget leads

Where to buy

Bulova Surveyor ChronographSee price on AmazonCheck price

Tissot Seastar 1000 ChronographSee price on AmazonCheck price

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Bulova Surveyor Chronograph and the Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph?
Both are chronograph watches. The Bulova Surveyor Chronograph is meca-quartz, 30m water resistance, 41mm, mineral crystal; the Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph is quartz, 300m water resistance, 45.5mm, sapphire crystal.

Which has better water resistance, the Bulova Surveyor Chronograph or the Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph?
The Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph, rated 300m, versus 30m on the other. Pick 100m or higher for swimming and 200m+ for diving.

Which is better value, the Bulova Surveyor Chronograph or the Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph?
The Bulova Surveyor Chronograph is the lower-priced tier; the other steps up in build for more money — confirm both live prices at the retailer.

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