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RZE Resolute Type AvsTudor Black Bay Ceramic

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Resolute Type A
RZEResolute Type A
MSRP $499
Black Bay Ceramic
TudorBlack Bay Ceramic
MSRP $6,125

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Resolute Type A39mm
Black Bay Ceramic41mm
Power Reserve
Resolute Type A40h
Black Bay Ceramic70h
Water Resistance
Resolute Type A200m
Black Bay Ceramic200m
MSRP
Resolute Type A$499
Black Bay Ceramic$6,125

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Ceramic
Caseback
Solid
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Indices
Arabic numerals
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
MT5602-1U
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$6,125

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What people say

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RZE Resolute Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good value.

Tudor Black Bay Ceramic

The Tudor Black Bay Ceramic's matte ceramic case and bracelet offer a stealthy, scratch-proof aesthetic that shifts from anthracite to gray in light. Reviewers note its comfortable wearability, with one highlighting improved comfort over steel versions, and praise the METAS-certified MT5602-U movement. However, the sandblasted finishing is described as lacking contrast, and the bracelet's butterfly clasp omits on-the-fly adjustment. The PVD-treated steel bezel ring is also flagged as a potential wear-and-tear vulnerability. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic appealing for its unique ceramic construction and durable, stealthy finish, despite some functional limitations.

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