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Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)vsTissot 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.

Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3) for its fun, entrepreneurial, and affordable nature, with a design described as "Bauhaus meets Bugs Bunny." However, some find its colors a love-it-or-hate-it feature and others perceive the overall quality and finishing as a tier below comparable watches. Accuracy figures are not specified, but one owner found the watch too thick for their taste. The chronograph function has been noted as potentially sticky or jumpy. On balance, owners are divided on the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3), with opinions split between its unique design and perceived value for money.

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

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Watermelon (Gen3)38.5mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Watermelon (Gen3)40h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Watermelon (Gen3)
PR516100m
MSRP
Watermelon (Gen3)$550
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and Polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
80h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$825
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