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Tissot PR516vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $2,150
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PR51641mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
PR51668h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
PR516100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
PR516$2,150
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
14.19mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
White
Yellow
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
68h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,150
$499

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What people say

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Tissot PR516

The Tissot PR516 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design, robust and well-finished case, and the value it offers. Owners and reviewers frequently highlight its crisp dials, heritage inspiration, and modern refinements like the Powermatic 80 movement. Some owners appreciate its size and jubilee bracelet, finding it comfortable and a good alternative to other models. However, several sources note a 14mm thickness that can feel noticeable, and the bracelet clasp is considered a weak point by one reviewer, being a folded steel design. The case design is described by some as unrefined or boring, lacking the appeal of the original 70s model, and one enthusiast finds the hands a dealbreaker. The fixed bezel on some variants is seen as a gimmick by some owners, and the orange subdial hand can be difficult to read. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its strong vintage aesthetic and robust build quality 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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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