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Seiko Prospex SeavsTissot PR516

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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

Seiko Prospex Sea models are widely praised for their excellent build quality, value for money, and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating the vintage-inspired designs and robust construction. Owners note the silicone straps are surprisingly comfortable and well-finished, and the Lumibrite lume is excellent. However, some find the 44.3mm size and thickness too large for smaller wrists, though others report the sizing as perfect. The 6R15 movement in some variants offers accuracy around +4 seconds per day with a 50-hour power reserve, while newer movements offer more. Some models are criticized for a bracelet width not matching the case size or a rudimentary clasp for their price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive case work and finishing 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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea41.3mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea72h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea300m
PR516100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$1,100
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41.3mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
37mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Yes
Dial Color
White
Indices
Indexes
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
72h
80h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,100
$825
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