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Tudor Black Bay 58 925vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Black Bay 58 925
TudorBlack Bay 58 925
MSRP $5,600
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay 58 92539mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay 58 92570h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay 58 925200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Black Bay 58 925$5,600
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
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
Taupe
Black
Indices
Applied

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
$5,600
$328

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What people say

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Tudor Black Bay 58 925

The Tudor Black Bay 58 925 is praised for its unique taupe dial and bezel, and COSC-certified movement. Owners widely report the silver case scratches and dings more easily than steel, and some experience tarnishing despite anti-tarnishing claims, though it can be cleaned with an eraser or silver cloth. While some find the leather strap uncomfortable due to weight imbalance, others consider it suitable. The dial can appear washed out in certain lighting, and one owner notes the long springbar can scratch the case if it pops out. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tudor Black Bay 58 925 for its unique silver case and taupe dial, despite concerns about scratching and tarnishing.

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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