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Buyer guide · updated November 2026

Best Tissot watches under $500

152 current Tissot references list for under $500 in the US. These are the strongest on paper, with no more than two from any one model family.

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How we picked

Each watch earns points from published specs only: sapphire crystal (2), water resistance of 200 m or ISO 6425 diver certification (2; 100 m earns 1), screw-down crown (1), power reserve of 70 hours or more (1), display caseback (0.5), hacking plus hand-winding (0.5) and lug-to-lug of 47 mm or less (0.5). We rank by points, then by lower US list price. Near-identical colourways are grouped and we show the lowest-priced one. We cap each model family at two picks so the list isn't one watch in six colours.

The shortlist

WatchUS listCaseLug-to-lugMovementWater res.Crystal
Tissot Seastar 1000 T1202101104100
Top pick
$49536 mmn/pQuartz300 mSapphire
Tissot PR 100 T1502102611100
Lowest list price
$32534 mmn/pQuartz100 mSapphire
Tissot PR 100 T1504101601100
PR 100
$32540 mmn/pQuartz100 mSapphire
Tissot PR 100 Cycling T1504101703700
PR 100
$32540 mmn/pQuartz100 mSapphire
Tissot PRX T1370101135100
Best for smaller wrists
$35025 mmn/pQuartz100 mSapphire
Tissot PR 100 Jungfraubahn T1502101103101
PR 100
$39534 mmn/pQuartz100 mSapphire
Tissot PR 100 Jungfraubahn T1504101104102
PR 100
$39540 mmn/pQuartz100 mSapphire
Tissot Ballade T1560101133100
Ballade
$39530 mmn/pQuartz100 mSapphire

n/p = not published by the brand. List prices are the brand's US prices when we checked; retailers and Amazon may charge more or less.

Top pick

Tissot Seastar 1000 T1202101104100

The Tissot T1202101104100 is a diver watch from the Seastar collection, part of the Seastar 1000 family. It has a 36 mm stainless steel case, 9.67 mm thick. Tissot lists the dial as blue. Inside is a quartz movement. You also get 300 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a bracelet.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 14.3–16.2 cm (5.6–6.4 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Swimming, snorkelling and diving; Shirt cuffs and smarter dress codes.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • 300 m water resistance
  • Screw-down crown helps keep water out
  • Slim at 9.67 mm
Trade-offs
  • None stood out in the published specs

Same specs, other versions: T1202101105100, T1202101109100, T1202102105100.

Full specs and fit checkCheck price on AmazonUS list price $495 (US list) (brand site, checked 3 Nov 2026). Amazon prices change often, so we don't show them here. Check the seller and warranty before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.
Lowest list price

Tissot PR 100 T1502102611100

The Tissot T1502102611100 is a sports watch from the PR 100 collection. It has a 34 mm stainless steel case, 8.25 mm thick. Tissot lists the dial as white mother-of-pearl. Inside is a quartz movement. You also get 100 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a leather strap.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 13.4–15.3 cm (5.3–6.0 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Everyday wear including swimming; Shirt cuffs and smarter dress codes.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • Slim at 8.25 mm
  • Light at 41 g
Trade-offs
  • None stood out in the published specs

Same specs, other versions: T1502101103100, T1502101104100, T1502101109100, T1502101133100, T1502101135100….

Full specs and fit checkCheck price on AmazonUS list price $325 (US list) (brand site, checked 3 Nov 2026). Amazon prices change often, so we don't show them here. Check the seller and warranty before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.
Also worth a look

Tissot PR 100 T1504101601100

The Tissot T1504101601100 is a sports watch from the PR 100 collection. It has a 40 mm stainless steel case, 8.25 mm thick. Tissot lists the dial as white. Inside is a quartz movement. You also get 100 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a leather strap.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 16.0–17.9 cm (6.3–7.0 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Everyday wear including swimming; Shirt cuffs and smarter dress codes.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • Slim at 8.25 mm
  • Light at 57 g
Trade-offs
  • None stood out in the published specs

Same specs, other versions: T1504101603100, T1504101605100, T1504101104100, T1504101105100, T1504101108100….

Full specs and fit checkCheck price on AmazonUS list price $325 (US list) (brand site, checked 3 Nov 2026). Amazon prices change often, so we don't show them here. Check the seller and warranty before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.
Also worth a look

Tissot PR 100 Cycling T1504101703700

The Tissot T1504101703700 is a sports watch from the PR 100 collection, part of the PR 100 Cycling family. It has a 40 mm stainless steel case, 8.25 mm thick. Tissot lists the dial as grey. Inside is a quartz movement. You also get 100 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a leather strap.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 16.0–17.9 cm (6.3–7.0 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Everyday wear including swimming; Shirt cuffs and smarter dress codes.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • Slim at 8.25 mm
  • Light at 58 g
Trade-offs
  • None stood out in the published specs
Full specs and fit checkCheck price on AmazonUS list price $325 (US list) (brand site, checked 3 Nov 2026). Amazon prices change often, so we don't show them here. Check the seller and warranty before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.
Best for smaller wrists

Tissot PRX T1370101135100

The Tissot T1370101135100 is a sports watch from the PRX collection. It has a 25 mm stainless steel case, 9.05 mm thick. Tissot lists the dial as ice blue. Inside is a quartz movement. You also get 100 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a bracelet.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 9.6–11.5 cm (3.8–4.5 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Everyday wear including swimming; Shirt cuffs and smarter dress codes.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • Slim at 9.05 mm
  • Light at 65 g
Trade-offs
  • None stood out in the published specs

Same specs, other versions: T1370101111100, T1370102111100, T1370101105600, T1370103302100.

Full specs and fit checkCheck price on AmazonUS list price $350 (US list) (brand site, checked 3 Nov 2026). Amazon prices change often, so we don't show them here. Check the seller and warranty before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.
Also worth a look

Tissot PR 100 Jungfraubahn T1502101103101

The Tissot T1502101103101 is a sports watch from the PR 100 collection, part of the PR 100 Jungfraubahn family. It has a 34 mm stainless steel case, 8.25 mm thick. Tissot lists the dial as silver. Inside is a quartz movement. You also get 100 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a bracelet.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 13.4–15.3 cm (5.3–6.0 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Everyday wear including swimming; Shirt cuffs and smarter dress codes.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • Slim at 8.25 mm
Trade-offs
  • None stood out in the published specs

Same specs, other versions: T1502101104101.

Full specs and fit checkCheck price on AmazonUS list price $395 (US list) (brand site, checked 3 Nov 2026). Amazon prices change often, so we don't show them here. Check the seller and warranty before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.
Also worth a look

Tissot PR 100 Jungfraubahn T1504101104102

The Tissot T1504101104102 is a sports watch from the PR 100 collection, part of the PR 100 Jungfraubahn family. It has a 40 mm stainless steel case, 8.25 mm thick. Tissot lists the dial as blue. Inside is a quartz movement. You also get 100 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a bracelet.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 16.0–17.9 cm (6.3–7.0 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Everyday wear including swimming; Shirt cuffs and smarter dress codes.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • Slim at 8.25 mm
Trade-offs
  • None stood out in the published specs
Full specs and fit checkCheck price on AmazonUS list price $395 (US list) (brand site, checked 3 Nov 2026). Amazon prices change often, so we don't show them here. Check the seller and warranty before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.
Also worth a look

Tissot Ballade T1560101133100

The Tissot T1560101133100 is a sports watch from the Ballade collection. It has a 30 mm stainless steel case, 8.25 mm thick. Tissot lists the dial as pink. Inside is a quartz movement. You also get 100 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a bracelet.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 11.7–13.6 cm (4.6–5.4 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Everyday wear including swimming; Shirt cuffs and smarter dress codes.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • Slim at 8.25 mm
  • Light at 77 g
Trade-offs
  • None stood out in the published specs

Same specs, other versions: T1560101135100, T1560102203100, T1560102203101.

Full specs and fit checkCheck price on AmazonUS list price $395 (US list) (brand site, checked 3 Nov 2026). Amazon prices change often, so we don't show them here. Check the seller and warranty before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.

Questions

Which is the cheapest watch in this guide?

The Tissot PR 100 T1502102611100, at a US list price of $325 when we checked.

How did you choose these watches?

We ranked them on published specs only, using the scoring rules on this page. We haven't reviewed or worn these watches for this guide, and no brand or retailer paid to be included.

Which of these can I swim with?

Tissot Seastar 1000 T1202101104100, Tissot PR 100 T1502102611100, Tissot PR 100 T1504101601100, Tissot PR 100 Cycling T1504101703700, Tissot PRX T1370101135100, Tissot PR 100 Jungfraubahn T1502101103101 are rated to 100 m or more.

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