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Tissot T-Complication SquelettevsTissot PR516

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T-Complication Squelette
TissotT-Complication Squelette
MSRP $2,295
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T-Complication Squelette43mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
T-Complication Squelette46h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
T-Complication Squelette50m
PR516100m
MSRP
T-Complication Squelette$2,295
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Sport
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
11.99mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Transparent
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
16 1/2'''
Powermatic 80
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
46h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$825

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What people say

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Tissot T-Complication Squelette

Owners widely praise the Tissot T-Complication Squelette for its mesmerizing mechanical movement and industrial look, with many finding it offers great value. The pallet fork ticking is frequently noted as loud, a characteristic some owners appreciate while others find it noticeable in quiet environments. Some users flag the non-hacking seconds hand as a drawback for precise time setting, and opinions on its size are mixed, with some finding it too large for thin wrists. Overall, owners rate the Tissot T-Complication Squelette highly for its quality craftsmanship and the captivating skeletonized movement at its price point.

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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