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Traska Summiteer CharcoalvsTissot PR516

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What people say

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

Traska Summiteer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Summiteer Charcoal for its comfortable 38.5mm size, short lugs, clean dial, and proud crystal, with some noting its excellent fit and finish and smooth winding action. Timekeeping averages +2 seconds per day, and the hardened steel treatment is a valued addition. Some owners find the dial plain and prefer textured alternatives, and one owner experienced dial alignment issues with a recent Traska release. The bracelet is criticized by some for being noisy, sagging, and having a clasp with rough edges, though others praise its on-the-fly micro-adjustment. On balance, owners rate the Traska Summiteer Charcoal highly for its overall package and value proposition at its price point.

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

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Summiteer Charcoal40mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Summiteer Charcoal42h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Summiteer Charcoal100m
PR516100m
MSRP
Summiteer Charcoal$700
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
37mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Burgundy
White
Indices
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$825
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