Among Swiss watchmakers, Tissot is a leading brand in crafting enthusiast watches. The popularity of models like the PRX is linked to Tissot’s legacy of high-quality timepieces. The origin story of the PR series, especially the iconic Tissot PR516, is compelling.
The PR516 chronograph from 1970 was a groundbreaking achievement. Its triple register layout, tachymetric bezel, luminous hands, and renowned reliability appealed to watch enthusiasts. Peruvian rally legend Henry Bradley even sported one, engraving its name on his Ferrari race car.Notably, this iconic timepiece found its way onto the wrist of a world-famous MI6 agent in the 1973 film, Live and Let Die. Now, as Tissot revisits the PR516 chronograph for contemporary times, it does so with utmost care and reverence for its illustrious heritage.
In 1970, the Tissot PR516 chronograph stood as a marvel of its era, boasting a cutting-edge triple register layout, a tachymetric bezel, luminous hands, and a renowned reputation for reliability. Its appeal extended far beyond functionality, as evidenced by Peruvian rally icon Henry Bradley proudly sporting one and immortalizing its name on his Ferrari race car. Notably, this iconic timepiece found its way onto the wrist of a certain world-famous MI6 agent in the 1973 film, Live and Let Die. Now, as Tissot embarks on reimagining the PR516 chronograph for today's discerning audience, it does so with meticulous care and tasteful consideration of its illustrious heritage.
There's no denying the challenge of crafting a top-tier chronograph in today's market. Yet, Tissot rises to the occasion, breathing new life into a cherished historical automotive chronograph, tailored perfectly for today's discerning audience. Enter the revamped PR516 collection, available in both quartz and mechanical iterations, embodying the quintessence of a sports chronograph: reliability, elegance, and the assurance of a companion that not only celebrates crossing the finish line but accompanies you through every twist and turn of life's journey.