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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.

Swatch Sistem Rosee

Owners widely praise the Swatch Sistem Rosee as a fun and worthwhile entry into automatic watches, appreciating its visible balance wheel and the value it offers. The automatic movement is noted as durable and designed for longevity, with a clutch to prevent overwinding. Some owners report accuracy within -12 seconds over seven days, while Swatch aims for -5/+15 seconds per day with a 90-hour power reserve. The watch's lume is described as poor, and the case is sealed and non-repairable, leading to concerns about longevity and repairability, with some viewing it as a disposable fashion watch. Overall, owners rate the Swatch Sistem Rosee highly for its accessible price point and automatic movement, despite its non-serviceable construction.

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
Sistem Rosee42mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Sistem Rosee
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Sistem Rosee30m
PR516100m
MSRP
Sistem Rosee$285
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Sport
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.8mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.6mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$825
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