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Sinn 6000 Anniversary IIIvsTissot PR516

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6000 Anniversary III
Sinn6000 Anniversary III
MSRP $4,806
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 6000 Anniversary III

Sinn 6000 Anniversary III is praised for its elegance, versatility, and value, offering chronograph and multiple time zone complications outside Sinn's typical tool watch designs. Owners note the internal bezel lines up perfectly with the indexes. Some find its height too much for a dress watch, and its "all-dial" width may wear large, with one owner with a 6.5-inch wrist stating its dimensions are the maximum wearable size for them. The "Frankfurt" subtext is a point of contention for some. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 6000 Anniversary III highly for its value and complications, despite some reservations about its wearability on smaller wrists.

Tissot PR516

The Tissot PR516 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design, robust and well-finished case, and the value it offers. Owners and reviewers frequently highlight its crisp dials, heritage inspiration, and modern refinements like the Powermatic 80 movement. Some owners appreciate its size and jubilee bracelet, finding it comfortable and a good alternative to other models. However, several sources note a 14mm thickness that can feel noticeable, and the bracelet clasp is considered a weak point by one reviewer, being a folded steel design. The case design is described by some as unrefined or boring, lacking the appeal of the original 70s model, and one enthusiast finds the hands a dealbreaker. The fixed bezel on some variants is seen as a gimmick by some owners, and the orange subdial hand can be difficult to read. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its strong vintage aesthetic and robust build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Valjoux automatic movement is a key strength. The price point of €2,145 is a point of contention.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
6000 Anniversary III38.5mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
6000 Anniversary III38h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
6000 Anniversary III100m
PR516100m
MSRP
6000 Anniversary III$4,806
PR516$2,150

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
15.5mm
14.19mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Finish
polished
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Luminescent
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
68h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,806
$2,150
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