Depancel Jürgen ClaussvsTissot 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.

Depancel Jürgen Clauss at true scale

Jürgen Clauss

Tissot PR516 at true scale

PR516

Diameter

43mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

n/a

Thickness

15.4mm

14.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

48h

68h

highest

MSRP

$750

lowest

$2,150

Movement

Valjoux 7753

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
15.4mm
14.19mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
White
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7753
n/a
Power Reserve
48h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,150
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Reviews

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

Depancel Jürgen Clauss

The Depancel Jürgen Clauss is widely praised for its racing-inspired design, featuring a blue sunburst dial and a blue and light green color combination, with some owners appreciating the patriotic French flag detail. The watch is considered to offer significant value, with a refurbished Valjoux 7753 movement, though its 43mm case size is noted as being large and potentially hefty for some wrists. One reviewer describes the finishing as a touch industrial, while another expects it to be beautifully made. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Depancel Jürgen Clauss highly for its distinctive aesthetic and strong value proposition at its price point.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its vintage-inspired design, good value, and well-finished, robust 41mm case. Some owners find the size and jubilee bracelet appealing, while others note a bland dial or wish the bezel looked different. The watch is described as athletic and stylish, capturing a '70s sporting spirit with modern refinements, though some feel the raised bezel deviates from the original silhouette and one enthusiast finds the hands a dealbreaker. The bracelet clasp is considered a weak point by one reviewer, being a folded steel design that doesn't match the watch's overall quality. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 well for its attractive vintage styling and robust case finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Valjoux automatic movement is a key strength. The price point of €2,145 is a point of contention.