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Tissot PR516 Chronograph 40mm Mens Watch Black
Ref. T1494172205100
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The PR516 name traces back to a 1970 Tissot sports watch, and this chronograph is a direct reinterpretation of that design — the tachymeter bezel, the sub-dial layout, the proportions all carry the original's motor-racing intent into a contemporary case. What separates this reference from its all-steel sibling is the yellow gold PVD treatment on the bracelet and case details, which gives the dial's gold-tone hands and indices something to answer. The G10.212 movement goes beyond a basic quartz chronograph: the SPLIT function allows intermediate timing without stopping the main counter, the ADD function accumulates separate intervals, and the 1/10-second resolution is genuinely useful for the tachymeter's purpose rather than decorative. An end-of-life indicator flags the battery before it affects accuracy, which is the kind of quiet practicality that earns trust over years rather than impressing at first handling. The engraved caseback and the quick-change bracelet system are the details that emerge with ownership — the latter making a strap swap a matter of seconds without tools, which suits a watch that is already dressed to move between contexts.
- Reference
- T1494172205100
- Brand
- Tissot
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 12.2mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Fixed tachymeter
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- G10.212
- Functions
- Chronograph, Tachymeter
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Two-tone
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
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), Chronograph Watches (1,131), Gold Watches (637) and Two-Tone Watches (448).
Temporarily out of stock
Mappin & Webb is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 25 September 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
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 | T1494172205100 | C0454104404100 | YA142304 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £515 | £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.
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