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Tudor Black Bay 68vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Black Bay 68
TudorBlack Bay 68
MSRP $5,475
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay 6843mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay 6870h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay 68200m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Black Bay 68$5,475
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
13.6mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Navy

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
MT5601-U
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
$5,475
$299

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What people say

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Tudor Black Bay 68

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is praised for its METAS Master Chronometer-certified MT5601-U movement, which provides superior accuracy of -2/+4 seconds per day and a 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 13.6mm thickness and the appeal of the Tudor blue dial with a matte black bezel insert. The watch features a brushed and polished 43mm case, a domed sapphire crystal, and a bracelet without faux rivets. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay 68 a sensible, larger vintage-inspired diver with excellent timekeeping.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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