Tissot PR516vsTSAO Baltimore Legacy 36 - Two Tone Raven
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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.
PR516
Legacy 36 - Two Tone Raven
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.2mm
lowest
13.6mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
Power Reserve
80h
highest
42h
MSRP
$825
$575
lowest
Movement
Tissot Powermatic 80
TSAO Baltimore MD-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.
Owners widely praise the TSAO Baltimore Legacy 36 - Two Tone Raven for its striking purple fume sandwich dial and balanced, non-homage design. The 36mm case size is noted as comfortable for wear, and the overall build quality is considered to exceed expectations for the price. One owner reported a slightly misaligned date wheel, but found all other aspects flawless. Overall, owners rate the TSAO Baltimore Legacy 36 - Two Tone Raven highly for its unique dial and solid build quality at the price point.
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