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Tissot PR516vsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
MSRP $3,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PR51638mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
PR51680h
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
PR516100m
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
PR516$825
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED$3,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.18mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
52.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Both sides
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
80h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$3,200

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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.

Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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