Duxot Marcel AutomaticvsTissot 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 Marcel Automatic at true scale

Marcel Automatic

Tissot PR516 at true scale

PR516

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$310

lowest

$825

Movement

Seiko NH35

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$825
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Reviews

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

Duxot Marcel Automatic

Owners widely report the Duxot Marcel Automatic offers good value for its price, with a reliable Seiko NH35 movement and good quality Chinese manufacturing. Some owners find the 40mm case wears well and praise its sharp look, noting it comes with a solid-feeling bracelet. The bezel markings align well and lume is acceptable, though one owner finds the bezel difficult to rotate and the stamped bracelet jangly. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting a loss of approximately 12 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Duxot Marcel Automatic highly for its value and reliable movement at the price point.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its robust build quality, vintage motorsport aesthetics, and accessible price point, with many appreciating its historical connections and the 38mm case size. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others note that its 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug may feel large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its blend of heritage design and modern build at an attractive price.

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.