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Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&GvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Black Bay Chrono S&G
TudorBlack Bay Chrono S&G
MSRP $8,525
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay Chrono S&G41mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay Chrono S&G70h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay Chrono S&G200m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Black Bay Chrono S&G$8,525
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
14.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
MT5813
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,525
$1,799

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What people say

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Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G

The Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G is widely praised for its bold, vintage-inspired two-tone design, solid modern build, and attractive price point. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-made bracelet, T-fit clasp, and compelling styling, with some noting its unique, muted gold tone that is less flashy than other gold watches. One owner reported excellent timing accuracy of +/- 1 second per day. The Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G utilizes the MT5813 movement, a modified Breitling B01, offering a 70-hour power reserve. However, some find the 45-minute chronograph register less practical than a 60-minute counter, and the use of gold capping on the bracelet and bezel is a point of contention for some, with one user also noting faux bracelet rivets as a detractor. The watch's thickness and lug structure are also cited as potential drawbacks for wearability on smaller wrists.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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