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Farr + Swit SeaplanevsTissot PR516

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What people say

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Farr + Swit Seaplane

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Seaplane for its exceptional lume, durable construction, and comfortable red rubber strap. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the textured dial, legible hands with red accents, and the ETA 2824-2 movement as strong points for the price. Some owners note a dislike for the deployment clasp on one of the included straps. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Seaplane highly for its blend of classic dive and aviator design elements and impressive lume at its price point.

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
Seaplane42mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Seaplane38h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Seaplane100m
PR516100m
MSRP
Seaplane$845
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Gradient Gray to Black
White
Indices
Indexes
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
38h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$825
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