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Tissot PR516vsZelos Comet 39

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PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PR51638mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
PR51680h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
PR516100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
PR516$825
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.18mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
White
Tantalum LE
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$2,499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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