Tissot PR516vsTAG Heuer Formula 1

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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 Formula 1 at true scale

Formula 1

Diameter

41mm

44mm

Thickness

14.2mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

68h

highest

48h

MSRP

$2,150

lowest

$4,550

Movement

Automatic

TAG Heuer Calibre 16

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
14.19mm
15mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
n/a
TAG Heuer Calibre 16
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
68h
48h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,150
$4,550
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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 vintage-inspired design, good value, and well-finished, robust 41mm case. Some owners find the size and jubilee bracelet appealing, while others note a bland dial or wish the bezel looked different. The watch is described as athletic and stylish, capturing a '70s sporting spirit with modern refinements, though some feel the raised bezel deviates from the original silhouette and one enthusiast finds the hands a dealbreaker. The bracelet clasp is considered a weak point by one reviewer, being a folded steel design that doesn't match the watch's overall quality. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 well for its attractive vintage styling and robust case finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Valjoux automatic movement is a key strength. The price point of €2,145 is a point of contention.

TAG Heuer Formula 1

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Formula 1 for its durability and value as a beater watch, with some enthusiasts finding the automatic movement worth the extra cost. The double date window is noted as a cool feature, and the black coating on pushers, crown, and bezel may wear off with heavy use, though some find the resulting patina adds character. Accuracy can be an issue requiring servicing after a few years for some automatic variants, while others prefer the simplicity and accuracy of quartz. Overall, owners rate the TAG Heuer Formula 1 highly for its durability and value as a robust daily wear.

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