Introducing Tissot Unveils the New PR 516 Chronograph with a White Dial

Launched in 1965, the PR 516 became one of Tissot's icons of that era, captivating watch enthusiasts with its distinctive style and reliability. Just a few years later, the Swiss brand further elevated the PR 516's legacy with a chronograph version in 1968, marking a significant leap forward for the brand in the sports watch category.

Tissot has embraced its heritage with a modern reinterpretation of the iconic PR 516 in 2024. Beginning with the release of the manual-wound black PR 516 Chronograph in February, followed by a sleek time-and-date variant later in the year. Today the brand unveils the automatic version of the PR 516 Chronograph, featuring a striking white dial complemented by beautiful blue accents.

Just like the previous release, the watch comes in a stainless steel case with a mineral glass bezel featuring both pulsometer and tachymeter scales, along with a glass box sapphire crystal on the dial and a mineral glass caseback. The diameter remains at 41 mm, but due to the inclusion of the automatic movement, the thickness has increased by 3 mm, bringing the case's total thickness to 14 mm.

The watch features a white dial with a tricompax layout, complemented by striking blue accents. It is equipped with baton hour and minute hands, along with applied indexes, all coated with Super-LumiNova to enhance visibility in low-light conditions.

The watch is powered by the ETA/Valjoux A05.231 automatic chronograph movement, which operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz) and offers a 68-hour power reserve. It is regulated to ensure an impressive accuracy rate of ±5 seconds per day. The watch comes with a stainless steel bracelet with an integrated butterfly clasp. It joins the permanent collection with a price of EUR 2,145, which is approximately AED 8,000.

For more information, you can visit Tissot’s official website.