Dan Henry 1962vsTissot 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.

Dan Henry 1962 at true scale

1962

Tissot PR516 at true scale

PR516

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.9mm

n/a

Thickness

13.5mm

12.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

100m

MSRP

$280

lowest

$575

Movement

Quartz

13.25'

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.16mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
n/a
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
13.25'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$575
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Reviews

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

Dan Henry 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility, attractive panda dial, and value under $300. However, some find its quartz movement and chronograph functionality limited, and its design a "mash-up" that doesn't quite capture vintage inspirations. One owner found strap fitting difficult due to tight tolerances and the lume to be poor, fading quickly and hindering legibility with glowing sub-dial hands; visibility was also an issue with black hands on black sub-dials. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 well for its value and attractive dial, despite some reservations about its quartz movement and legibility challenges.

From video reviewers

The vintage aesthetic and affordable price point are praised. The lume performance is considered weak.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its athletic 70s charisma and thoughtful finishing, with many noting its robust case and vintage-inspired dial. Some owners find the dial bland, while others wish the bezel looked different. The bracelet clasp and stamped clasp are considered a letdown by several reviewers, not matching the case quality. The PR516 Powermatic 80 variant is criticized for its fixed bezel, seen as a deceptive imitation of a functional dive bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its vintage style and modern features at an accessible price point.

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