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Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&GvsVario Futurist

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Black Bay One 31 S&G
TudorBlack Bay One 31 S&G
MSRP $6,850
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay One 31 S&G31mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay One 31 S&G50h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay One 31 S&G100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Black Bay One 31 S&G$6,850
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
31mm
39mm
Thickness
9.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
MT5201
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,850
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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