Which is cheaper, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona or the Tissot PR516?

At MSRP the Tissot PR516 is the cheaper of the two at $2,150, against $42,700 for the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona — a $40,550 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona or the Tissot PR516?

The Tissot PR516 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona or the Tissot PR516?

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona carries a 72-hour power reserve against 68 hours on the Tissot PR516.

What movement does the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona run compared to the Tissot PR516?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona uses the 4131 and the Tissot PR516 uses the Valjoux.

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Rolex Cosmograph DaytonavsTissot PR516

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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

126518LN

MSRP $42,700

Tissot PR516

t1494621101100

MSRP $2,150

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Cosmograph Daytona40mm

PR51641mm

Power Reserve

Cosmograph Daytona72h

PR51668h

Water Resistance

Cosmograph Daytona100m

PR516100m

MSRP

Cosmograph Daytona$42,700

PR516$2,150

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Thickness

—

14.19mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

41mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

18kt Yellow Gold

Stainless Steel

Finish

18 kt yellow gold

Brushed and polished

Caseback

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Turquoise

White

Indices

Index

Indexes

Lume

Chromalight

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

4131

Valjoux

Power Reserve

72h

68h

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$42,700

$2,150

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