Tissot PR516vsTAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

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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

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph at true scale

Carrera Chronograph

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Thickness

12.2mm

lowest

13.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$575

lowest

$7,150

Movement

13.25'

TAG Heuer TH20-00

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.16mm
13.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
20.7mm
Finish
n/a
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
13.25'
TAG Heuer TH20-00
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$7,150
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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 athletic 70s charisma and thoughtful finishing, with many noting its robust case and vintage-inspired dial. Some owners find the dial bland, while others wish the bezel looked different. The bracelet clasp and stamped clasp are considered a letdown by several reviewers, not matching the case quality. The PR516 Powermatic 80 variant is criticized for its fixed bezel, seen as a deceptive imitation of a functional dive bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its vintage style and modern features at an accessible price point.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph for its timeless, classic look that fits every occasion, with many calling it a beautiful and stunning piece that may be the best-looking TAG Heuer available. The 39mm case, downward-curving lugs, and overall proportions are frequently highlighted as comfortable and perfectly suited for the wrist, while the dial is described as well-balanced, with some appreciating the tachometer under the crystal and the 12 o'clock date placement. Owners also commend the excellent case and hand finishing, and one notes the chronograph engagement is the best of their three chronographs. However, some find the finishing less refined than competitors, citing sharp case edges and indices, and one owner reported the date window was often misaligned and lacked an instant switch. Accuracy is noted as a respectable 5-7 seconds per day, and the Heuer 02 movement is described by one owner as noticeably noisy in quiet environments.

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