Straton Daily Driver MKIIvsTissot PR516
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Measurements
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Daily Driver MKII
PR516
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Thickness
14mm
12.2mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
MSRP
$299
lowest
$575
Movement
Miyota 6S21
13.25'
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Straton Daily Driver MKII is praised for its AR-coated sapphire crystal and reliable Miyota 6S21 quartz movement. Owners describe it as visually appealing with a clean white dial, double panda chrono, stick indices, and a thin black bezel. On balance, owners rate the Straton Daily Driver MKII highly for its value-driven features and attractive dial design.
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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