Tissot PR516vsTimefactors Commander

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Tissot PR516 at true scale

PR516

Timefactors Commander at true scale

Commander

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

100m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$825

$490

lowest

Movement

Tissot Powermatic 80

Miyota 9039

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
11.18mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Indexes
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Tissot Powermatic 80
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
80h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$490
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Reviews

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 robust build quality, vintage motorsport aesthetics, and accessible price point, with many appreciating its historical connections and the 38mm case size. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others note that its 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug may feel large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its blend of heritage design and modern build at an attractive price.

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.

Timefactors Commander

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander for its vintage aesthetic, clean no-date dial with gilt accents, creamy lume, and sunburst dial effects, noting excellent build quality and premium feel for the price. The watch is also commended for its 300m water resistance, antimagnetic cage, and sapphire crystal. Some owners find the 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel numeral font is considered disproportionately small. The dial is noted as quite reflective, and the bracelet can easily acquire desk rash. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander highly for its vintage design and robust build quality at its price point.