The newly added Tissot Sideral 2023 comes with three various dial variations distinguished by a colored minute track; gray, yellow paying homage to the original, and blue. Looking closely at the blue variation, Tissot has included blue flakes into the forged carbon mixture, giving the midcase a camouflage-like effect. All three dials have a base black dial, a baton handset accompanied by a red T-top seconds hand, and a red-green accented regatta timer between 12 o’clock and 2 o’clock. The multi-color fun doesn’t stop there. Shutting off the lights or going into a dark room will reveal the different colored luminous markers from the fully graduated bezel, right down to the minute track which glows purple with orange accents at every five minute interval.
The Sideral namesake is not presented on the dial, and instead, features the “Powermatic 80” wordmark, highlighting the brand’s Swiss made automatic movement found in various Tissot models including the PRX. The movement is equipped with a weekend-proof 80 hour power reserve, date function located at 3 o’clock and a new skeletonized rotor. With the updated movement modernizing the Sideral 2023, it’s the perforated quick release rubber strap that pays tribute to the 1969 Sideral S. With a wide array of colors to choose from, the fastening system uses a two-stud system that connects at two different points ensuring a just-right fit.