Duxot Accelero ChronographvsTissot 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.

Duxot Accelero Chronograph at true scale

Accelero Chronograph

Tissot PR516 at true scale

PR516

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

lowest

14.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

68h

MSRP

$210

lowest

$2,150

Movement

Seiko VK63

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14.19mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
n/a
Type
Meca-Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
68h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$210
$2,150
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Reviews

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

Duxot Accelero Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Duxot Accelero Chronograph for its excellent finishing, precise Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, and well-aligned indices. The 40mm case with a 20mm lug width and bead-blasted stainless steel finish is noted as fitting comfortably, with some appreciating the AR-coated sapphire crystal. The deep green dial can appear black in certain lighting conditions. One owner found the watch for $450, questioning its value despite the functioning movement. On balance, owners rate the Duxot Accelero Chronograph highly for its build quality and meca-quartz movement 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.