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Tissot PR516vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PR51638mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
PR51680h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
PR516100m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
PR516$825
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.3mm
Thickness
11.18mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
48mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$3,700

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What people say

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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