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Sternglas Naos SolarvsTissot PR516

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Naos Solar
SternglasNaos Solar
MSRP $323
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Solar38mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Naos Solar
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Naos Solar50m
PR516100m
MSRP
Naos Solar$323
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Thickness
10mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
37mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Luminova Punkten
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Powermatic 80
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$825

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sternglas Naos Solar

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Solar for its elegant Bauhaus-inspired minimalist dial, slim profile, and value for money. The scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal and functional date mechanism are noted as durable features, with one owner reporting good wear over a year. The solar power and accuracy are highlighted as practical advantages over automatic movements, which some find loud. However, opinions are split, with some owners finding the watch underwhelming and cheap-looking, like a toy, while others love its appearance in person and its clean, appealing design as a smartwatch alternative. The stock leather strap is described as decent but basic and potentially short for larger wrists, with one owner advising a third-party replacement for durability. One owner of a different variant noted the date font is too small to be useful.

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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