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Christopher Ward The Twelve 660vsTissot PR516

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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.

Christopher Ward The Twelve 660

Christopher Ward The Twelve 660 owners widely appreciate its thin 6.6mm case, achieved partly by reducing bezel and caseback diameters, and its well-made construction and value proposition. However, the community is split on the manual wind and lack of a second hand, with some finding these features unnecessary while others enjoy the interaction and thinness they enable. The bracelet's butterfly clasp lacks micro-adjustments, and some find the 30m water resistance limiting. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve 660 highly for its innovative thin case design and perceived value, despite differing opinions on its manual-wind-only, no-date configuration.

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

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 66038mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 66045h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 66030m
PR516100m
MSRP
The Twelve 660$2,035
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Thickness
6.6mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
37mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Indexes
Lume
C1
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
45h
80h
Jewels
18
0
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,035
$825
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