Which is cheaper, the Tudor Black Bay Bronze or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

At MSRP the Zero West RAF-C (1940) is the cheaper of the two at $2,750, against $5,425 for the Tudor Black Bay Bronze — a $2,675 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Tudor Black Bay Bronze or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

The Zero West RAF-C (1940) wears larger at 44mm versus 43mm for the Tudor Black Bay Bronze — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Tudor Black Bay Bronze or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

The Tudor Black Bay Bronze is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Zero West RAF-C (1940).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Tudor Black Bay Bronze or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

The Tudor Black Bay Bronze carries a 70-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Zero West RAF-C (1940).

What movement does the Tudor Black Bay Bronze run compared to the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Tudor Black Bay Bronze uses the MT5601 and the Zero West RAF-C (1940) uses the ETA 2824.

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Tudor Black Bay BronzevsZero West RAF-C (1940)

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Tudor Black Bay Bronze

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MSRP $5,425

Zero West RAF-C (1940)

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MSRP $2,750

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Black Bay Bronze43mm

RAF-C (1940)44mm

Power Reserve

Black Bay Bronze70h

RAF-C (1940)38h

Water Resistance

Black Bay Bronze200m

RAF-C (1940)100m

MSRP

Black Bay Bronze$5,425

RAF-C (1940)$2,750

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Grey

Black

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

MT5601

ETA 2824

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

70h

38h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,425

$2,750

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