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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse PandavsTissot PR516

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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda

Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda owners praise the watch's finishing and value, with the élaboré grade Sellita SW510-M movement running accurately at +1s/day. Some owners desire a larger case size, and opinions are split on the straight end links of the Forstner-manufactured Flat-Link bracelet, though the beads of rice bracelet is generally well-regarded. The manual wound movement offers approximately 63 hours of power reserve. Overall, owners rate Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda highly for its attractive design and finishing at its price point.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its retro styling and value, with many highlighting its well-finished dial and bezel execution. The manual-wind chronograph variant is noted for its impressive movement and accessible price point, while the automatic chronograph is described as rugged with a clean dial and cool color scheme. However, some owners find the dial bland, and the automatic chronograph's slab-sided case and weight lead to a clumsy wear experience. The mineral glass bezel insert on the automatic chronograph deviates from the original's flush design, and the movement finishing is considered simplistic. One owner of the Powermatic variant expressed disappointment with its fixed bezel, deeming it a marketing gimmick. On balance, enthusiasts rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its vintage-inspired design and horological substance at an accessible price.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Panda / Reverse Panda38mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
The Panda / Reverse Panda48h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
The Panda / Reverse Panda100m
PR516100m
MSRP
The Panda / Reverse Panda$4,900
PR516$2,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
13.75mm
13.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
13.25'
Power Reserve
48h
68h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$2,100
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