Tissot PR-516

The Tissot PR-516 represents a significant era in sports watchmaking, when Tissot combined robust engineering with racing-inspired design. This model epitomizes the golden age of motorsport timepieces.
 
Key Features:
- Iconic PR-516 sports model
- Automatic Swiss movement
- Stainless steel case
- Distinctive racing-inspired design
- Day-date complication
- Original bracelet
- Exhibition caseback
- Luminous hands and markers
- Signed crown
 
Technical Specifications:
Movement: Swiss automatic caliber
Case: Stainless steel with sporty finish
Crystal: Original specification
Dial: Racing-inspired design with lume
Water Resistance: Original sports specifications
Bracelet: Original PR-516 steel bracelet with signed clasp
 
Condition Details:
This PR-516 is presented in excellent vintage condition, maintaining its original sporting character. The automatic movement has been professionally serviced and performs flawlessly. The case and distinctive bracelet retain their original finish, and the dial shows a beautiful patina characteristic of these sought-after sports watches.
Racing Heritage:
The PR-516 line was Tissot's answer to the growing demand for sports watches in the 1960s, particularly those associated with motorsport. The distinctive design elements, including the perforated bracelet and robust case construction, were directly inspired by racing cars of the era.
 
Special Features:
- Day-date function
- Original PR-516 bracelet design
- Exhibition caseback
- Sports-oriented case construction
- Full set with original documentation
 
Investment Appeal:
- Increasingly collectible sports model
- Complete with original box and papers
- Represents Tissot's racing heritage
- Growing interest in vintage sports watches
- Original bracelet included
 
Includes:
- Original box
- Original papers
- Service history documentation
- Extra links
- Original Tissot guarantee
 
Perfect For:
This PR-516 is ideal for collectors seeking a genuine piece of Swiss sports watch history. Its robust construction makes it suitable for regular wear, while its racing heritage adds significant collector appeal.