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Tudor Black Bay 58vsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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Black Bay 58
TudorBlack Bay 58
MSRP $5,350
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay 5839mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay 5865h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay 58200m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Black Bay 58$5,350
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
MT5400-U
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,350
$279

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What people say

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Tudor Black Bay 58

The Tudor Black Bay 58 is widely praised for its superb wearing experience, perfect proportions, and comfortable wearability, with owners anticipating it becoming a Tudor classic. Reviewers highlight its substantial, rugged build quality and significant value, rivaling more expensive timepieces. One owner notes the clasp's sharp shield as a minor annoyance.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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