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Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&GvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Black Bay One 31 S&G
TudorBlack Bay One 31 S&G
MSRP $6,850
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay One 31 S&G31mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay One 31 S&G50h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay One 31 S&G100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Black Bay One 31 S&G$6,850
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
31mm
39mm
Thickness
9.5mm
13mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
MT5201
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,850
$935

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What people say

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Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&G

The Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&G is praised for its quiet luxury, combining brushed steel and warm gold accents for understated charm. Owners appreciate the brushed gold for a casual two-tone look and the champagne dial's surprising legibility. Some find the case sides too thick, and one user expressed a desire for a smaller S&G variant. The watch features the MT5612 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and a date function, within a 200-meter water-resistant case. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&G's balanced two-tone aesthetic as its primary appeal.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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