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Sternglas MarusvsTudor Black Bay GMT

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Marus
SternglasMarus
MSRP $485
Black Bay GMT
TudorBlack Bay GMT
MSRP $5,275
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sternglas Marus

The Sternglas Marus is widely praised for its well-built, heavy feel and excellent bezel action, considered the best in its price range. Despite its 42mm diameter and 52mm lug-to-lug, owners report it fits surprisingly well on slim wrists. A reviewer notes the short seconds hand as a drawback, but highlights the watch as a fun, affordable starting point for a collection, featuring a vibrant Pepsi bezel and an anthracite dial that shifts in appearance, powered by a Miyota 8215 movement for €399. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus highly for its robust build and superior bezel at its price point.

Tudor Black Bay GMT

The Tudor Black Bay GMT is widely praised for its in-house movement offering local jumping GMT functionality, its impressive case finishing, and its vintage-inspired, drop-dead good looks. Reviewers highlight its strong value and consider it a quintessential sport watch for travelers. Some enthusiasts find its 15mm thickness divisive, though beveled edges visually reduce its perceived size. Overall, reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay GMT highly for its excellent design and travel functionality at its price point.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marus42mm
Black Bay GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Marus42h
Black Bay GMT70h
Water Resistance
Marus200m
Black Bay GMT200m
MSRP
Marus$485
Black Bay GMT$5,275

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminova grün
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
MT5652
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$5,275
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