Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic or the Tissot PR516?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $825 for the Tissot PR516 — a $375 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic or the Tissot PR516?

The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Tissot PR516 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic or the Tissot PR516?

The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Tissot PR516.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic or the Tissot PR516?

The Tissot PR516 carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic.

What movement does the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic run compared to the Tissot PR516?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic uses the SII NH35A and the Tissot PR516 uses the Powermatic 80.

Side by side

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsTissot PR516

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

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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MSRP $450

Tissot PR516

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MSRP $825

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm

PR51638mm

Power Reserve

Fleuss 40 Automatic40h

PR51680h

Water Resistance

Fleuss 40 Automatic150m

PR516100m

MSRP

Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Coral

White

Indices

Applied

Indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

Powermatic 80

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$450

$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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

A Blog to Watch

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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