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Citizen Promaster Diver AutomaticvsTissot PR516

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic for its lightweight titanium build, comfortable wear, and good specifications at its price point, with one owner highlighting its accuracy and dynamic dial made from recycled materials. Some users find the bezel action spongy and the bracelet subpar, while others note the overall finish is basic due to the brushed titanium. A reviewer also points out a preference for sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel inserts. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic highly for its value proposition as an affordable, lightweight, and accurate dive watch.

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
Promaster Diver Automatic44mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver Automatic40h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver Automatic200m
PR516100m
MSRP
Promaster Diver Automatic$469
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8204
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$825
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