Stephane Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 A PRS 516 @ 250$ with Swiss Original Eta 2836-2 Hi All, It's been a while that I wanted to post a topic about this watch. I simply love it and wear it very much. I have been chasing it on eBay for months as I decided I would not pay more than 250$ and it always went for over 300. But patience pays and I got it ! Pictures of mine are at the bottom ...I hope you'll like it as much as I do. Cheers StephaneWhat do I like? - The great Eta 2836-2, visible behind the nice sapphire case back, that runs 10 seconds to fast in 24 hours only which is the worst adjusted watch I have with that movement ! - The fantastic day-date feature which can be read easily - The indexes that are suspended over the dial - The beautiful 70's look SS band - The heavy wait of the thing on the wrist - The deployment buckleFrom www.tissot.ch PRS516 AUTOMATIC GENT Reference of my white dial : T91.1.483.31 size: 40mm (but feels larger than a sub in example) case material: stainless steel water resistance: 50 meters glass: sapphire dial: silver hour indicators: index (I would say flying indexes as they do not touch the dial) bracelet: stainless steel grey movement caliber: 2836-2 mechanical automatic function(s): day/date power reserve: 42 hours. guarantee: 2 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Great watch and Tissot history lesson. THanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Beautiful shots ! Particuli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 I like it. I too got a Tissot auto on Ebay, but it was considerably cheaper than yours, what with it being less robust and having a crappy strap. ps. Damned fine watch you have there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 I very nice looking watch, represented by fantastic pictures! Tissots have always been great value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted March 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Wow thank you very much for your nice comments Merci beaucoup ! Very much appreciated. Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montydog Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 A PRS 516 @ 250$ with Swiss Original Eta 2836-2 Hi Stephane, Very interesting post. I think Tissot are very underrated. I have had this one as my daily wearer for years: http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h40/montydog1/TXL-Chrono.jpg[img/] Co-incidently, I also drive an Alfa. Which model do you have? I drive a 2003 GTV 3.0 24V Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 That is a very nice looking Tissot and a very interesting read with all the history. Thanks for sharing. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaviChief Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 That was one fine post Stephane. Great work and wonderfully sharp watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted March 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 @ Ken and Chief: thanks for reading and commenting. Funny that Paul Tissot was the only non Brandt familly member that was tolerated at Omega...kind of Swatch group spirit long before N.Hayek came. @ Monty: an Alfa 166 JTD 2002, Nero Vulcano...my 6th Alfa and never again another brand...Congrats for your V6. I hope my next one will be one too. I'll have to wait for the 169 though. Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pix Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Yeah ! You mean Tissot is sponsored by Vatican ? Nice complication in any case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carl Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 I am sorry, but Elvis wore a Mathey-Tissot (more than One) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted March 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 I am sorry, but Elvis wore a Mathey-Tissot (more than One) Ooops, sorry. I'm not an Elvis fan myself and only reproduced information gathered from the Tissot book... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Very nice Wow, great to see this one bumped. It was one of my most intense post. Loads of reading and search. I still love the watch but didn't wear it for a couple of months. I might change my mind now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo2001 Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Great post! I have a PR-516 black dial like this on a black kevlar strap. This is indeed a nice watch!! You inspired me to wear mine tomorrow. I see the leather strap versions on ebay for around $200 and at discount retailers online for under $250. I think this might be a discontinued model, available at attractive prices...well worth it. I really like that white dial version with the "rally style" metal bracelet! Excellent choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc283 Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 (edited) Nice watch + pics. I have Tissot type PRS 200. It's a chrono, keeps good time. I have the blue face it changes from deep blue to a lighter blue in different light. I really like Tissot watches. For those of you who are interested in Stephane's watch: http://www.jomashop.com/tissot-t91-1-483-31.html Edited May 29, 2007 by Marc283 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Beautful pictures again Stephane. That is a really nice Tissot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Thank guys, it's a pleasure to share with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Let's all bump this post by sharing our Tissots! Here's mine, with my Fiddy: ... and with my brother's Omega: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Thanks Monsieur Pug Here another "old fashioned" Tissot ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc283 Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Okee I will show mine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontin Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 You done real good!!!!!!!! Very nice watch. I have been looking at those for years. Nice watch brand........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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