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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsTudor Black Bay 54

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
Black Bay 54
TudorBlack Bay 54
MSRP $4,725

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
Black Bay 5437mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
Black Bay 5470h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
Black Bay 54200m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
Black Bay 54$4,725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
12.60mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
MT5400
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$4,725

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

Tudor Black Bay 54

The Tudor Black Bay 54 is widely praised for its compact 37mm size and thin 11.2mm case, offering surprising wrist presence and comfortable wearability with a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers highlight its robust 200-meter water resistance, clean design, and modern features without compromise, powered by Tudor's MT5400 movement with a 70-hour power reserve. One reviewer noted a preference for true vintage or more modern Tudor offerings over time. On balance, reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay 54 highly for its faithful vintage design and comfortable, modern dive watch experience.

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