Straton Speciale Automatic or QuartzvsTissot PR516

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Measurements

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

Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz at true scale

Speciale Automatic or Quartz

Tissot PR516 at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15.9mm
12.16mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
White
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
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Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
13.25'
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$575
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Reviews

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

Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz

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.

Tissot PR516

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.