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Boldr Odyssey OriginalvsTissot PR516

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What people say

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

Boldr Odyssey Original

Owners widely praise the Boldr Odyssey Original's value, with one noting the blue dial and bronze case develop an amazing patina and another highlighting the personalized purchase experience. The watch is available for $350 and comes in its original dive case. One owner observed that the 12 o'clock markers on a bronze variant were not straight. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Original highly for its developing patina and strong value proposition.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Original45.5mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Original42h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Original500m
PR516100m
MSRP
Odyssey Original$799
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
45.5mm
38mm
Thickness
14.5mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Cali Black
White
Indices
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$825
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