Which is cheaper, the Bremont Broadsword or the Tissot PR516?

At MSRP the Tissot PR516 is the cheaper of the two at $825, against $3,850 for the Bremont Broadsword — a $3,025 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Broadsword or the Tissot PR516?

The Bremont Broadsword wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Tissot PR516 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Broadsword or the Tissot PR516?

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

What movement does the Bremont Broadsword run compared to the Tissot PR516?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Broadsword uses the BE-95-2AV and the Tissot PR516 uses the Powermatic 80.

Side by side

Bremont BroadswordvsTissot PR516

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

Bremont Broadsword

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MSRP $3,850

Tissot PR516

t1494071103100

MSRP $825

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Broadsword40mm

PR51638mm

Power Reserve

Broadsword40h

PR51680h

Water Resistance

Broadsword100m

PR516100m

MSRP

Broadsword$3,850

PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Bronze

White

Indices

Applied

Indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-95-2AV

Powermatic 80

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,850

$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 Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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Tissot PR516

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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