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Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&GvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Black Bay One 31 S&G
TudorBlack Bay One 31 S&G
MSRP $6,850
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay One 31 S&G31mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay One 31 S&G50h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay One 31 S&G100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Black Bay One 31 S&G$6,850
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
31mm
40mm
Thickness
9.5mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
17mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
MT5201
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,850
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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