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Tissot PR516vsTSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite

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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.

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite owners praise its comfortable titanium construction and interesting case lines, with notable rotor finishing and a meteorite dial that contributes to its perceived value. Some owners find the watch wears extremely well and is a favorite piece. Legibility can be a concern due to the 24-hour ring and branding against the meteorite dial. One owner noted that sizing the pin-and-collar bracelet was a difficult learning experience. Overall, owners rate the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite highly for its value proposition, particularly for the meteorite dial version, and its comfortable wearability.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PR51638mm
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite40mm
Power Reserve
PR51680h
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite
Water Resistance
PR516100m
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite100m
MSRP
PR516$825
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite$850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.18mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Tissot Powermatic 80
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$850
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