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Tissot PR516 40mm Mens Watch White
Ref. T1494171101100
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Stepping up in Tissot's range
The PR516 name goes back to the 1960s, when Tissot drew directly from the world of circuit racing — the tachymeter, the stopwatch function, the sense that a watch should keep pace with a fast-moving machine. This current version is a reinterpretation of the 1970 form, and it wears that inheritance in the proportions rather than in overt retro signalling. At 40mm and 12.16mm thick, it is notably slimmer than the automatic siblings in the PR516 family, which run a millimetre wider and considerably deeper. That flatness, combined with a bracelet whose domed three-link construction curves gently at the case, means the watch settles against the wrist rather than sitting on top of it. The black tachymeter bezel against the white dial gives the chronograph subdials room to read clearly; the syringe-shaped hands and applied stick markers keep the face uncluttered even when the stopwatch is running. The ETA G10.212 at the heart of it holds to within plus or minus 0.1 seconds per day — tighter than most quartz movements manage — and carries an ADD/SPLIT function that makes it genuinely useful rather than decorative. The push-button deployant opens and closes with the kind of snap that suggests the bracelet will stay that way.
- Reference
- T1494171101100
- Brand
- Tissot
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 12.16mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Fixed tachymeter
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA G10.212
- Functions
- Chronograph, Small seconds, Tachymeter
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Weight
- 145g
Learn more about Tissot
Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son Charles-Émile founded the company in Le Locle in 1853, assembling gold pocket watches and, unusually for the time, exporting aggressively — Russia became a major market within a decade.
Tissot's history is a sequence of firsts achieved through willingness to try materials and ideas the establishment considered unserious. The first mass-produced pocket watch with two time zones came in 1853. The first anti-magnetic wristwatch in 1930. The Astrolon of 1971 was the first watch with a movement made largely of injection-moulded plastic, and it worked. The RockWatch of 1985 used Alpine granite for the case, followed by watches in wood and mother-of-pearl.
The T-Touch of 1999 was the most significant: a tactile sapphire crystal allowing the wearer to access altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer, and chronograph by touching the glass, years before touchscreens were commonplace.
Tissot merged with Omega in 1930 and both became founding members of what is now the Swatch Group. Its position in the group is volume and accessibility — Swiss mechanical and quartz watches at prices most people can reach, with the Powermatic 80 movement offering an eighty-hour reserve at entry level.
The company has held timekeeping roles across cycling, basketball, motorsport, and fencing.
- 1853
- Founded in Le Locle by Charles-Félicien and Charles-Émile Tissot.
- 1930
- Merges with Omega; releases the first anti-magnetic wristwatch.
- 1971
- The Astrolon uses a plastic movement.
- 1985
- The RockWatch is cased in Alpine granite.
- 1999
- The T-Touch introduces a tactile sapphire crystal.
Also in 3 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,460), Stainless Steel Watches (2,531) and Chronograph Watches (914).
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 40mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Tissot PR516 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | T1494171101100 | C0454104404100 | YA142304 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £475 | £525 | £489 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 41mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Titanium bracelet | Fabric strap |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
20mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 40mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb list it at £475, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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