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Brillier FliegervsTissot PR516

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Flieger
BrillierFlieger
MSRP $795
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Brillier Flieger

Owners widely praise the Brillier Flieger's well-brushed stainless steel case and its 39mm size, though some find the 13mm thickness a bit substantial. Accuracy is consistently reported as exceptional, with readings around +0.4 seconds per day. Opinions are split on the lume, with one owner describing it as "INTENSE" and fully lumed, while another found it weak and short-lasting. The included straps are generally considered undesirable. Overall, owners rate the Brillier Flieger highly for its excellent accuracy and case finishing at the 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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger39mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Flieger40h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Flieger100m
PR516100m
MSRP
Flieger$795
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$825
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