Archimede Watches Klassik ChronographvsTissot PR516

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph at true scale

Klassik Chronograph

Tissot PR516 at true scale

PR516

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

n/a

Thickness

13.6mm

lowest

13.7mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

68h

MSRP

$2,276

$2,100

lowest

Movement

Valjoux 7750

13.25'

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.6mm
13.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
13.25'
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
n/a
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,276
$2,100
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Reviews

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

Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph

Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph owners praise its uncluttered dial for excellent contrast and readability, and the hardened case for durability and comfortable wear. The watch is noted for its simple elegance, with blue hands and strap complementing each other well for casual and less formal occasions. One owner highlights the quality of the watch, mentioning it is a manual-wind conversion of a Valjoux 7753 to manage thickness. The textured dial and blued hands are also appreciated, as is the date window placement at the 6 o'clock position. The Archimede Klassik Chronograph is considered a fantastic GADA watch for its price, offering great quality and service from the family-owned company. On balance, owners rate the Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph highly for its elegant design and perceived quality at its price point.

Tissot PR516

Owners widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its retro styling, good finishing, and accessible price point, with many appreciating its historical inspiration and dial execution. Some reviewers note a thickness of 14mm, and one owner finds the dial bland. The folded steel clasp is a minor detraction for one reviewer, while another criticizes the mineral glass bezel insert. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its vintage charm and value.