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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsTissot PR516

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
PR516100m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
37mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
Powermatic 80
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$825

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

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.

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