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Tudor Black Bay 58 18KvsVario Futurist

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Black Bay 58 18K
TudorBlack Bay 58 18K
MSRP $22,550
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay 58 18K39mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay 58 18K70h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay 58 18K200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Black Bay 58 18K$22,550
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
18k Yellow Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
MT5400
Miyota 9039
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
$22,550
$648

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What people say

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Tudor Black Bay 58 18K

Owners appreciate the substantial feel of the 18K gold Tudor Black Bay 58 on the wrist, with reviewers noting the brushed gold finishing and 39mm case size. The watch is powered by the COSC-certified Manufacture Caliber MT5400 with a 70-hour power reserve, visible through an open caseback. Sources offer differing price points, ranging from $16,800 to $32,100 depending on the strap or bracelet. Some reviewers criticize the brushed finish for diminishing the visual luxury of gold and find the green dial and bezel color combination divisive or lacking charisma. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay 58 18K to be an ambitious, albeit divisive, precious metal sports watch, with praise for its substantial feel and brushed gold finishing.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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