The PRS516 mechanical chronograph [Reference T149.459.21.051.00] is not the only chronograph in the Tissot catalogue. The PRS516 sits in the sports collection so that is pretty much their premier range and a pretty decent chronograph for the price of $2925.00. A good budget chronograph when a premium range chronograph from the premium watchmakers is upwards of $10,000.

The three dial chronograph with sub-dials at the 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions, the colour contrast on the white sub-dial rings, the white and black bezel is a great contrast. The paddle/syringe hands are unusual, they are just too big and rectangular and just too clunky for my liking. The orange hands of the sub-dials work well, there are a number of colours on the PRS516 but they seem to merge well.

The 41 mm 316L stainless steel case is not all that rounded, I don’t think I am a fan of the rounded case lugs, I do really like the mineral glass display caseback though. The Calibre A05.291 is an ETA 7753 hand-wound movement with 26 jewels and a 60 hour power reserve, the movement operates at 28,000 vph frequency [4Hz] so has the required accuracy. The 7753 is a fantastic chronograph movement fitted to so many timepieces, this movement has been around since the early 1970s so fits the retro look of the PRS516.

Overall I am positive on the PRS516 mechanical chronograph, it is priced accordingly but just a tad expensive for my watch collection. The PRS516 mechanical chronograph would work well as the primary watch and I do not think I would do this justice in my rotation. This chronograph would just not get the required wrist time, so I will not be adding to my collection for this reason alone.