Tissot - PR 516 Automatic - No reserve price - Men - 1970-1979

Tissot PR 516 GL Automatic – Gold-Plated Case – Swiss Automatic Movement – Champagne Dial – Date – Gold-Tone Bracelet - – 1970-1979

A distinctive vintage Tissot PR 516 GL from the 1970s, combining the bold design language of the era with one of Tissot’s most recognizable historic model families.
The watch features a warm champagne sunburst dial with substantial applied hour markers, silver-tone luminous-style hands and a contrasting orange-red central seconds hand. A framed date window at 3 o’clock adds everyday functionality, while the characteristic tonneau-shaped case and integrated-style bracelet give the watch a strong and unmistakably 1970s appearance.
Powered by a Swiss Tissot automatic mechanical movement, this PR 516 GL combines vintage character with the appeal of traditional self-winding watchmaking.

Technical Details
Brand: Tissot
Model: PR 516 GL Automatic
Case material: Gold plated
Case diameter: 36 mm
Glass: Acrylic crystal
Dial: Champagne / gold-tone sunburst dial
Movement: Swiss automatic mechanical movement – Tissot
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date
Water resistance: Not tested for water resistance
Bracelet: Original gold-tone stainless steel bracelet, approx. 20–21 cm, adjustable by removing links
Box: Generic box included
Condition: Grade B

Condition Report
This Tissot PR 516 GL is in Grade B condition, with visible signs of age and use consistent with a vintage watch from the 1970s. The gold-plated case shows scratches, marks and surface wear, with areas of plating loss and ageing visible particularly along the edges and high-contact surfaces. The gold-tone bracelet also shows scratches, wear and variations in finish resulting from previous use.

The champagne dial is well preserved overall and retains its attractive sunburst finish. The applied hour markers, Tissot signature, Automatic PR 516 GL designation and date display remain clearly legible. The contrasting orange-red seconds hand adds a particularly characteristic sporting detail to the design.
The acrylic crystal shows signs of normal use. The stainless steel case back presents scratches and surface marks consistent with age.
The watch has not been tested for water resistance, therefore water resistance is not guaranteed.
Please study all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and show the actual condition of the item.

Story & Heritage
Founded in Le Locle in 1853, Tissot has played an important role in Swiss watchmaking, combining traditional mechanical expertise with practical and innovative designs.
The PR 516 family is one of the most recognizable chapters in Tissot’s vintage history. Introduced during the 1960s and developed further through the following decade, the collection became associated with dynamic styling and the growing influence of motorsport-inspired design.
By the 1970s, watches such as the PR 516 GL reflected the changing aesthetic of the period: larger tonneau-shaped cases, integrated-looking bracelets, strong applied indexes and warm metallic dial finishes. The result was a watch that felt distinctly modern at the time while retaining a traditional Swiss automatic movement.

This example captures that era particularly well. Its champagne dial, gold-tone case and bracelet, bold markers and vivid seconds hand create a characteristic 1970s presence that distinguishes it immediately from more conventional vintage watches.
A charismatic vintage Tissot for collectors of Swiss automatic watches and unmistakable 1970s design.
Internal Reference Number - FLO-176