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Tudor Black Bay 58 GMTvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Black Bay 58 GMT
TudorBlack Bay 58 GMT
MSRP $5,525
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay 58 GMT39mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay 58 GMT65h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay 58 GMT200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Black Bay 58 GMT$5,525
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
12.8mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
MT5450-U
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,525
$935

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT

The Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT is widely praised for its functional, proportional, and ergonomic design, wearing identically to the standard Black Bay 58 and feeling substantial without being oversized. Owners are very happy with the 39mm case proportions, noting an improved 12.8mm height. The gilt dial aesthetics and gilt-effect accents are a point of praise for some, while others find them divisive. The Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT features the METAS-certified MT5450-U movement, which is anti-magnetic to 15,000 Gauss and offers a 65-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT highly for its improved case proportions and gilt dial aesthetics.

From video reviewers

The comfortable 39mm case size is a significant strength. The value at its price point is also a shared positive. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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