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Tissot PR516vsTimefactors Speedbird PRS-51

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PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825
Speedbird PRS-51
TimefactorsSpeedbird PRS-51
MSRP $436
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.

Timefactors Speedbird PRS-51

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Speedbird PRS-51 for its flieger design, AR sapphire crystal, and value at £200. The 36mm case is noted to wear closer to 37mm due to the dial size, and while one owner describes the 5-link bracelet as well-built but stiff, another praises its drape and articulation. Accuracy figures vary among owners, with one reporting +7 seconds per day and another around +10 seconds per day, though one owner states theirs keeps impeccable time. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted by one owner to exhibit noticeable rotor wobble. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Speedbird PRS-51 highly for its pilot watch aesthetics and value.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PR51638mm
Speedbird PRS-5136mm
Power Reserve
PR51680h
Speedbird PRS-51
Water Resistance
PR516100m
Speedbird PRS-51100m
MSRP
PR516$825
Speedbird PRS-51$436

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.18mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
SuperLuminova X1-C3

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Tissot Powermatic 80
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$436
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