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Tissot Le LoclevsTissot PR516

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Le Locle
TissotLe Locle
MSRP $795
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Tissot Le Locle

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and comfortable 39.3mm case size, which offers a premium appearance for its price. The ETA 2824-2 movement is considered reliable, and the watch is frequently recommended as a first automatic, noted for its versatility and suitability for those preferring smaller, non-sporty designs. Some owners find the bracelet more appealing than a strap and suggest removing the date would improve the design. A drawback noted by some is the approximately 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its classic aesthetic and value.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Le Locle29mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Le Locle48h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Le Locle30m
PR516100m
MSRP
Le Locle$795
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
29mm
38mm
Thickness
8.95mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
29mm
37mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
White
Indices
Roman and indexes
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
48h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$825
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