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Brew Super MetricvsTissot 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.

Brew Super Metric

Owners widely praise the Brew Super Metric's unique, asymmetrical, and colorful 70s-inspired design, with many appreciating its finishing and dial details for the price. Some owners find the integrated bracelet can be a hair-puller, and the watch wears larger than its 36mm dimensions due to the square case and bracelet. The lume is noted as weak, and some find the dial graphics busy, though others love the colorful, essence-keeping 2.0 design. On balance, owners rate the Brew Super Metric highly for its distinctive style and value, with many finding it a fun and comfortable daily wearer.

From video reviewers

The Brew Super Metric's Meca-Quartz Chrono functionality is one of the best the reviewer has seen. The watch's unique design is a key part of its charm. The Seiko meca-quartz caliber contributes to its value for the price. The lume could be improved, as it's not as bright as some other watches in its class. The price may not be the cheapest option in its class.

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

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super Metric36mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Super Metric
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Super Metric50m
PR516100m
MSRP
Super Metric$475
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
10.75mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
37mm
Lug Width
19.85mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Fine-Texture
White
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
VK68
Tissot Powermatic 80
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$825
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