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Tissot PR516vsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PR51638mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
PR51680h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
PR516100m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
PR516$825
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.18mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
SII NH36
Power Reserve
80h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$895

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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