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Tudor Black Bay ChronovsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Black Bay Chrono
TudorBlack Bay Chrono
MSRP $7,000
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay Chrono41mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay Chrono70h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay Chrono200m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Black Bay Chrono$7,000
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + 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
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
MT5813
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,000
$428

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What people say

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Tudor Black Bay Chrono

Owners widely praise the Tudor Black Bay Chrono as a fantastic offering. Reviewers note the 41mm case's 200-meter water resistance and its channeling of vintage chronograph design, with the reverse panda dial offering excellent legibility. However, one reviewer points out that the white lume on the panda dial can blend with the hands and markers, and the snowflake hand can obscure the 45-minute chronograph totalizer. Overall, owners rate the Tudor Black Bay Chrono highly for its strong design and legibility, despite minor legibility concerns on certain dial configurations.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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