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Spinnaker Dumas GMTvsTissot PR516

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Dumas GMT
SpinnakerDumas GMT
MSRP $399
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dumas GMT44mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
Dumas GMT40h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
Dumas GMT300m
PR516100m
MSRP
Dumas GMT$399
PR516$2,150

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
15mm
14.19mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Valjoux
Power Reserve
40h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$2,150

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Spinnaker Dumas GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Dumas GMT's satisfying lume, including on the crown, and good finishing, with one owner finding it wears well on a 17cm wrist. The watch features a Seiko NH34A GMT movement and a blue gradient dial. Reviewers note its 44mm diameter and 209g weight on the bracelet make it unsuitable for smaller wrists.

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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