Tissot PRS 516- Racing Steel band with holes on standard model! Help

[tranceinside]

Some more clear images- Please verify! And please find me another 516 automatic with a rubber band

[The Naf]

I was thinking of that myself actually as I didn't think the non chrono came with the rubber strap. It's certainly not pictures on the Tissot we page.

Anyways from what I can see your watch does appear genuine. The movement seems to be the same in comparison to mine (I.e. balance wheel etc in same place as on mine when held in the same position). I would like to see a good close up of the dial so that I could inspect the font and the dial markers etc. also a real good closeup of the back would be great.

[tranceinside]

Okay! Here are some macro shots i have managed to take! Will really appreciate your review sir!

[The Naf]

Looks genuine to me :) I'm no expert though. Be good to hear what others think...

[tranceinside]

Thank you! Actually they had a huge Tissot booklet and showed me this model with rubber strap. I am sure because i checked the 10 bar logo on the booklet on this model and asked them what it means.But when i came home and checked tissot website.. i could find this one.. nor anywhere online.. only the crono models had the rubber bands..Maybe its new.. I have also written to Tissot customer service.. waiting for their reply.

[RedVee]

Good luck mate, beautiful looking watch.

[sattha61]

Thank you! Actually they had a huge Tissot booklet and showed me this model with rubber strap. I am sure because i checked the 10 bar logo on the booklet on this model and asked them what it means.But when i came home and checked tissot website.. i could find this one.. nor anywhere online.. only the crono models had the rubber bands..Maybe its new.. I have also written to Tissot customer service.. waiting for their reply.

I have the exact same model as yours except that it comes with a white dial. I have looked at my watch under a loupe and compared against your pictures and yours look pretty much the same as mine. I bought mine from an AD so if mine is genuine yours should be too. Mine came with a metal bracelet. You should not worry yourself too much over it. It is a good watch so wear it with confidence. BTW, the PVD bezel has a slick feel to it. Feel yours - it should have the same feel.

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[djkay]

I just got one with the standard metal strap. Yours looks just like mine. I would guess that the strap would work. Other than being a very heavy watch I love it!


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[sattha61]

I just got one with the standard metal strap. Yours looks just like mine. I would guess that the strap would work. Other than being a very heavy watch I love it!


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Indeed I noticed the weight also after wearing it a while. Other than that it is a nice watch.

[tranceinside]

Thank you for writing- I am updating with the metal sports bracelet that i have ordered on ebay for 39.99$. Sadly it doesnt fit.Waste of money.The newer version has a curve and the position of holes doesnt match the watch. I have spent hours figuring out to fit..Attaching images below of the bracelet available on ebay! Dont buy it if you have the newer version. I will probably visit tissot store and pay 140$ for metal bracelet. I will appreciate if you guys can provide the price of the bracelet at your place.PM me if anyone is interested to buy this bracelet.