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Tissot PR516vsVaer G2 Pacific GMT

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What people say

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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.

Vaer G2 Pacific GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The USA assembly and accessible price point are key strengths. Reviewers noted the bezel action.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PR51638mm
G2 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
PR51680h
G2 Pacific GMT
Water Resistance
PR516100m
G2 Pacific GMT150m
MSRP
PR516$825
G2 Pacific GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.18mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Tissot Powermatic 80
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$399
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