Tap the image to enlarge
Tissot PR516 Chronograph 40mm Mens Watch Blue
Ref. T1494171104100
See more premium optionsHide
Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The original PR516 came out of Tissot's 1970 catalogue alongside a generation of sport watches shaped by motorsport culture, and the 2024 revival keeps that reference honest: the bezel carries both a pulsometer and a tachymeter scale, which places it firmly in the tradition of the driver's chronograph that could also serve a clinician or a coach. That dual scale is unusual even now, and it gives the watch a specific character that a plain tachymeter cannot. At 40mm and 12.2mm deep, the proportions are tidier than most chronographs at this rating — thick enough to carry three sub-dials without crowding, flat enough to sit cleanly under a cuff. The blue dial reads well across light conditions, the applied stick indices holding legibility where printed alternatives tend to fade, and the Super-LumiNova coverage extends to both hands and markers. The ETA G10.212 AB runs to a stated maximum variation of ±0.1 seconds per day, which for a quartz movement is precise, and the 1/10th-of-a-second sub-dial makes that accuracy usable rather than merely advertised. The bracelet's quick-release system means changing to a strap takes seconds without tools — a detail that matters more over months of ownership than it sounds on paper.
- Reference
- T1494171104100
- Brand
- Tissot
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 12.2mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA G10.212
- Functions
- Chronograph, Tachymeter
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
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 4 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,007), Stainless Steel Watches (2,833), Chronograph Watches (1,131) and Blue Dial Watches (780).
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 | T1494171104100 | 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 |
Your new watch
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
Mappin & Webb is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
More Tissot watches like the PR516
In stock, and close on style and price
