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Rolex Yacht-MastervsTissot PR516

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Yacht-Master
RolexYacht-Master
MSRP $16,050
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.

Rolex Yacht-Master

Owners widely praise the Rolex Yacht-Master for its refined aesthetics and luxury connotations, with some considering it more elegant and classy than the GMT. The rhodium dial with blue second hand is described as stunning, and the 37mm size is appreciated for its suitability for smaller wrists and as a great summer watch. Some owners find the model underrated and receive numerous compliments. Caveats include a perceived lack of heritage compared to the Submariner, scratch-prone polished finishes, and a higher price point. The dial can be difficult to read at a glance, and opinions are split on the 37mm size for a man's wrist. Some dislike the bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Yacht-Master highly for its refined aesthetics and comfortable wearability, despite its higher price and perceived lack of heritage.

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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Yacht-Master37mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Yacht-Master55h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Yacht-Master100m
PR516100m
MSRP
Yacht-Master$16,050
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
RLX titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Everose Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and Everose 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
Black
White
Indices
Index
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
2236
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
55h
80h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,050
$825
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