Tissot PR516vsZelos Helmsman 3

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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.

Tissot PR516 at true scale

PR516

Zelos Helmsman 3 at true scale

Helmsman 3

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$825

$529

lowest

Movement

Tissot Powermatic 80

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.18mm
11.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
White
SS - Frost
Indices
Indexes
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Tissot Powermatic 80
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$529
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Reviews

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 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.

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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its beautiful and unique dials, with many highlighting the quality and finishing on the titanium case, which some feel is nicer than previous models. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is noted as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Specific dials like the Titanium Crystalline and Damascus Titanium are frequently mentioned as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning. The watch is also praised for its great lume and value for money. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy and have sharp edges, making it less ideal as a daily driver for some. One owner found the meteorite bezel did not add significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching detracted from the watch's appearance. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helmsman 3 highly for its unique dial designs and excellent finishing at its price point.