Tissot PR516vsZelos Swordfish 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 Swordfish 3 at true scale

Swordfish 3

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$825

$399

lowest

Movement

Tissot Powermatic 80

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.18mm
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Tissot Powermatic 80
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$399
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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 Swordfish 3

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its exceptional value, with many highlighting the textured sandwich dial and the surprisingly good bracelet. The watch's 40mm case dimensions are considered fine for wearability, and its titanium construction contributes to a compact and comfortable feel. Some owners appreciate the unique appeal of specific dials, such as the teal or yellow Timascus variants. One reviewer noted sharp bracelet edges and legibility issues in bright light on a specific variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its strong value proposition and fun design elements at its price point.