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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMTvsTissot PR516

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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

From video reviewers

The watch's Swiss-made quality and accuracy of +/- 4 seconds per day are highlighted. Concerns regarding sizing and price are noted.

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

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
PR516100m
MSRP
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11.2mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
37mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
C125
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
80h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$825
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