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Seiko Prospex SeavsTissot PR516

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

Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $900
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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent lume, robust build, and value, with many highlighting the comfortable 4 o'clock crown and reliable movements. Reviewers note impressive case finishing and attractive dials, with specific models lauded for their gradient blue designs and smooth bezel actions. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +9 seconds/day after demagnetization, while others find the watches to be good first "proper" watches. Some owners find the stock rubber straps uncomfortable or the overall size substantial on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its combination of strong dive watch functionality and appealing design at its price point.

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

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea41mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
PR516100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$900
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
37mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Yes
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
70h
80h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$825
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