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Tissot BellissimavsTissot PR516

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

Bellissima
TissotBellissima
MSRP $875
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 Bellissima

Owners widely praise the Tissot Bellissima for its beautiful dial and rose gold tone, with many finding it a keeper for everyday wear. One owner appreciates the automatic movement and open case back, noting it is a beautiful choice. The 29mm size is described as appearing large on very small wrists. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Bellissima highly for its aesthetic appeal and suitability for daily wear.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bellissima29mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Bellissima48h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Bellissima50m
PR516100m
MSRP
Bellissima$875
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
29mm
38mm
Thickness
9.63mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
29mm
37mm
Lug Width
5mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Indices
Roman
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$825
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