Straton Speciale Automatic or QuartzvsTissot PR516
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Measurements
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Speciale Automatic or Quartz

PR516
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15.9mm
12.2mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$599
$575
lowest
Movement
Valjoux 7750
13.25'
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch for its attractive retro design, TV-shaped case, and fun color options, with many noting its solid construction and wearability on smaller wrists due to its compact lug-to-lug measurement. Accuracy figures for the automatic variant are reported around +2 seconds per day. The meca-quartz version is considered reasonably priced and a good value, with one owner noting nice finishing for the price point. Some owners find the Straton Speciale to be a bit overpriced, and one reviewer mentioned smudging on the bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch highly for its distinctive retro styling and good value, particularly for the meca-quartz models.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its athletic 70s charisma and thoughtful finishing, with many noting its robust case and vintage-inspired dial. Some owners find the dial bland, while others wish the bezel looked different. The bracelet clasp and stamped clasp are considered a letdown by several reviewers, not matching the case quality. The PR516 Powermatic 80 variant is criticized for its fixed bezel, seen as a deceptive imitation of a functional dive bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its vintage style and modern features at an accessible price point.
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