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Tissot PR516vsYema Pearldiver

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PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825
Pearldiver
YemaPearldiver
MSRP $491

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PR51638mm
Pearldiver38mm
Power Reserve
PR51680h
Pearldiver40h
Water Resistance
PR516100m
Pearldiver100m
MSRP
PR516$825
Pearldiver$491

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
11.18mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$491

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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.

Yema Pearldiver

Owners widely praise the Yema Pearldiver's vintage aesthetic, clean dial, and sub-40mm dimensions with short lug-to-lug, noting its in-house movement and solid build quality. Accuracy figures range from dead-on at 0 seconds per day to +2 seconds per day, though some owners have reported dead-on-arrival movements requiring returns. The bracelet clasp is described by one owner as "pretty cheap." Some find the design pedestrian and lacking uniqueness, with the faux lume color noted as too dark by one commenter. Overall, owners rate the Yema Pearldiver highly for its vintage appeal and wearable dimensions at the price.

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