Roue TPSvsTissot PR516

lug2lug doesn't sell watches. Buy links open the brand's or seller's own site. Some links are affiliate links: lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Roue TPS at true scale

TPS

Tissot PR516 at true scale

PR516

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

13.4mm

lowest

14.2mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

68h

MSRP

$420

lowest

$2,150

Movement

Seiko VK63

Automatic

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13.4mm
14.19mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Orange and grey
White
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
n/a
Type
Meca-Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$2,150
Keep your wishlist and collection together in the appExplore the app

Reviews

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

Roue TPS

Owners widely praise the Roue TPS for its fun, eye-catching, and motorsport-inspired design, with many singling out the dial colors and retro-funk aesthetic as highlights. Reviewers and owners alike note the solid build quality and value, especially under 300 euro, with the Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement's chronograph functions considered useful for everyday tasks. Some owners find the watch wears larger than its 40mm case size, and there is a preference among some for a full sapphire crystal over the domed mineral crystal with sapphire coating. One owner reported significant condensation issues. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Roue TPS highly for its distinctive design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The triple-layer dial construction and value at the price point are strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its vintage-inspired design, good value, and well-finished, robust 41mm case. Some owners find the size and jubilee bracelet appealing, while others note a bland dial or wish the bezel looked different. The watch is described as athletic and stylish, capturing a '70s sporting spirit with modern refinements, though some feel the raised bezel deviates from the original silhouette and one enthusiast finds the hands a dealbreaker. The bracelet clasp is considered a weak point by one reviewer, being a folded steel design that doesn't match the watch's overall quality. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 well for its attractive vintage styling and robust case finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Valjoux automatic movement is a key strength. The price point of €2,145 is a point of contention.