Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Tissot PR516?

At MSRP the Tissot PR516 is the cheaper of the two at $825, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $3,425 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Tissot PR516?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Tissot PR516 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Tissot PR516?

The Tissot PR516 carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude 39 Date run compared to the Tissot PR516?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE and the Tissot PR516 uses the Powermatic 80.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsTissot PR516

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

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

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MSRP $4,250

Tissot PR516

t1494071103100

MSRP $825

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

PR51638mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

PR51680h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

PR516100m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Silver

White

Indices

Applied

Indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

Powermatic 80

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$825

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its vintage-inspired dial, robust case finishing, and the horological substance offered at its price point, with some noting its 38mm size and historical connections as highlights. The manual-wind movement is frequently cited for its 68-hour power reserve and modern technology. However, the watch's 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug distance are noted as potentially making it wear large on smaller wrists. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others criticize the basic stamped clasp and simplistic movement finishing visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PR516 a compelling heritage-inspired sports watch, particularly for its value and vintage motorsport aesthetic.

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.

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