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Phoibos ArgovsTissot PR516

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

Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
PR516100m
MSRP
Argo$345
PR516$2,150

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14.19mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Valjoux
Power Reserve
40h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$2,150

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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.

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