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Spinnaker Cahill AutomaticvsTissot PR516

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Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cahill Automatic42mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Cahill Automatic40h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Cahill Automatic200m
PR516100m
MSRP
Cahill Automatic$350
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.7mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$825

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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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