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Sinn 6052vsTissot PR516

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6052
Sinn6052
MSRP $5,929

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Sinn 6052

Owners praise the Sinn 6052 for its legible calendar and chronograph functions, and its classy sunburst dial. Some find the watch wears larger than its 41.5mm case size. The movement is noted to exhibit the characteristic "wobble" of the Valjoux 775x base. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 6052 highly for its impressive functionality and attractive dial at its price point.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its retro styling and value, with many highlighting its well-finished dial and bezel execution. The manual-wind chronograph variant is noted for its impressive movement and accessible price point, while the automatic chronograph is described as rugged with a clean dial and cool color scheme. However, some owners find the dial bland, and the automatic chronograph's slab-sided case and weight lead to a clumsy wear experience. The mineral glass bezel insert on the automatic chronograph deviates from the original's flush design, and the movement finishing is considered simplistic. One owner of the Powermatic variant expressed disappointment with its fixed bezel, deeming it a marketing gimmick. On balance, enthusiasts rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its vintage-inspired design and horological substance at an accessible price.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
605241.5mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
605242h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
6052100m
PR516100m
MSRP
6052$5,929
PR516$2,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
41mm
Thickness
14.5mm
13.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
polished
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Luminescent
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sinn SZ03
13.25'
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
68h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Chronograph, Date, Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,929
$2,100
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