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Tudor Black Bay 54vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Black Bay 54
TudorBlack Bay 54
MSRP $4,725
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay 5437mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay 5470h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay 54200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Black Bay 54$4,725
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
11.2mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
MT5400
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,725
$328

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What people say

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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