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Oris Aquis Date DiamondsvsTissot PR516

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Aquis Date Diamonds
OrisAquis Date Diamonds
MSRP $4,600
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquis Date Diamonds36.5mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Aquis Date Diamonds41 hoursh
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Aquis Date Diamonds300m
PR516100m
MSRP
Aquis Date Diamonds$4,600
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
36.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
733-1
Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41 hoursh
80h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,600
$825

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Oris Aquis Date Diamonds

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Oris Aquis Date Diamonds for its quality, value, and versatile design, with the glossy dial and ceramic bezel noted for playing with light, and the diamonds offering an interesting contrast. The comfortable integrated bracelet and rubber strap are frequently highlighted, as is the solid build and pleasing crown detail. Some owners find the 36mm size offers a substantial feel, while others note the 39.5mm variant's thickness and the amount of polished surfaces. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +1 second per day. The Sellita SW 200-1 based Caliber 733 movement has a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Oris Aquis Date Diamonds highly for its distinctive design and solid build quality at its price point.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its vintage-inspired dial, robust case finishing, and the horological substance offered at its price point, with some noting its 38mm size and historical connections as highlights. The manual-wind movement is frequently cited for its 68-hour power reserve and modern technology. However, the watch's 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug distance are noted as potentially making it wear large on smaller wrists. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others criticize the basic stamped clasp and simplistic movement finishing visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PR516 a compelling heritage-inspired sports watch, particularly for its value and vintage motorsport aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.

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