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Tudor Black Bay 68vsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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Black Bay 68
TudorBlack Bay 68
MSRP $5,475
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay 6843mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay 6870h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay 68200m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
Black Bay 68$5,475
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
13.6mm
12.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Green

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
MT5601-U
Type
Automatic
Solar
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
$349

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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 DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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