Which is cheaper, the Tissot PR516 or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

At MSRP the Boldr The Vogelkop is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $825 for the Tissot PR516 — a $376 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Tissot PR516 or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

The Boldr The Vogelkop wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Tissot PR516 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Tissot PR516 or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

The Boldr The Vogelkop is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Tissot PR516.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Tissot PR516 or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

The Tissot PR516 carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr The Vogelkop.

What movement does the Tissot PR516 run compared to the Boldr The Vogelkop?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Tissot PR516 uses the Powermatic 80 and the Boldr The Vogelkop uses the Seiko NH38A.

Side by side

Tissot PR516vsBoldr The Vogelkop

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

Tissot PR516

t1494071103100

MSRP $825

Boldr The Vogelkop

the-vogelkop-superb-bird-of-paradise

MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PR51638mm

The Vogelkop40mm

Power Reserve

PR51680h

The Vogelkop40h

Water Resistance

PR516100m

The Vogelkop200m

MSRP

PR516$825

The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Dial Color

White

Vogelkop Superb

Indices

Indexes

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova ®

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Powermatic 80

Seiko NH38A

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$825

$449

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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.

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.

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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