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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black AutomaticvsTissot PR516

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P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
PR516100m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Thickness
10.8mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
37mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Indexes
Lume
X1 C3
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
65h
80h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$825

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

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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