Tissot - PR 516 - Blue Sunburst Dial - χωρίς τιμή ασφαλείας - Άνδρες - 1960-1969

Tissot PR 516 Date – Υπέροχος Κυανούνιος Ήλιος από φινίρισμα – Χειροκίνητο Μούδιασμα – 1960–1969

Ένα ιδιαίτερα ελκυστικό αντίκα Tissot PR 516 Date από τη δεκαετία του 1960, με ένα όμορφο αρχικό μπλε διάφανο δακτύλιο και τον διακριτικό αθλητικό χαρακτήρα που έκανε τη συλλογή PR από τις πλέον αναγνωρίσιμες αντίκες της Tissot.

Το ατσάλινο κάλυμμα μετρά περίπου 40 × 34 mm, με πλάτος 34 mm χωρίς το κοχλία. Το κομψό σχήμα σε προέλευση tonneau, οι εφαρμοσμένες ασημόχρωμες ενδείξεις, το αρχικό κοχλία και το ζωντανό μπλε δάπεδο εργαστηρίου δημιουργούν ένα ελκυστικό συνδυασμό περιόδου σπορ χαρακτήρα και υπόκλισης ελβετικής κομψότητας.

Τεχνικές Πληροφορίες

Brand: Tissot

Model: PR 516 Date

Period: 1960–1969

Origin: Swiss made

Movement: Swiss mechanical Tissot movement, manual wind

Case material: Stainless steel

Case dimensions: Approximately 40 × 34 mm

Case width: Approximately 34 mm, excluding the original crown

Crystal: Acrylic glass

Dial: Beautiful original blue sunburst factory dial

Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds and date

Crown: Original Tissot crown

Water resistance: Not tested; no guarantee is provided

Strap: Generic leather strap

Wrist size: Fits a wrist of up to approximately 20 cm

Box: Generic box included

Condition: Grade B+ – fine traces of normal use

Condition Report

The watch is presented in Grade B+ vintage condition, showing only fine traces of use consistent with its age and normal wear.

The stainless steel case displays light scratches and small surface marks, without detracting from its attractive overall appearance. Its characteristic period shape remains well defined and gives the watch a distinctive wrist presence.

The beautiful original blue sunburst dial is the highlight of this example. Depending on the light, it changes from a deep navy tone to a brighter metallic blue, beautifully complemented by the applied indexes and silver-tone hands. Minor age-related marks may be visible under close inspection.

The acrylic glass shows light signs of use and may be polished by a watchmaker if desired. The original crown is preserved, adding to the watch’s collectable character.

The watch is fitted with a generic leather strap suitable for a wrist of up to approximately 20 cm.

Water resistance has not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. Due to the age of the watch, contact with water and moisture should be avoided.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and provide the best representation of the watch’s condition.

Story & Heritage

Introduced during the dynamic 1960s, the Tissot PR 516 became closely associated with the growing world of motorsport. The initials “PR” are traditionally connected with the idea of a particularly robust watch, reflecting a design philosophy focused on reliability, performance and everyday durability.

The model’s strong case architecture, highly legible dial and practical date display embodied the optimism and technical spirit of the period. While many traditional watches of the era remained formal and conservative, the PR 516 introduced a more youthful and sporting identity that would become an important part of Tissot’s heritage.

This example retains the qualities that make the model so appealing to collectors: a manual-wind Swiss Tissot movement, original crown, classic 34 mm dimensions and a beautiful original blue dial. The ritual of winding the movement by hand creates a direct connection with traditional mechanical watchmaking and with an era when a reliable wristwatch was designed to accompany its owner for decades.

With its striking blue sunburst dial and unmistakable 1960s character, this Tissot PR 516 Date is both an elegant vintage watch and a genuine piece of Swiss sports-watch history.

Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 198