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Magrette Moana Pacific WatermanvsTissot PR516

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Moana Pacific Waterman
MagretteMoana Pacific Waterman
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman

Owners widely praise the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman's sapphire crystal and its crisp, less stiff winding action compared to other models. Reviewers note its attractive retro design, good quality for the price, and comfortable 42mm case size. Some owners have experienced late deliveries, and one reviewer flagged potential glare from the domed sapphire crystal and a desire for a more distinctive 12 o'clock marker, with shiny hands also noted as a minor legibility concern. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability 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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Moana Pacific Waterman42mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Moana Pacific Waterman42h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Moana Pacific Waterman200m
PR516100m
MSRP
Moana Pacific Waterman
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota Calibre 9015
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
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