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Tudor Black BayvsBoldr Venture Wayfarer

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Black Bay
TudorBlack Bay
Venture Wayfarer
BoldrVenture Wayfarer
MSRP $339

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay41mm
Venture Wayfarer38mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay70h
Venture Wayfarer40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay200m
Venture Wayfarer200m
MSRP
Black Bay
Venture Wayfarer$339

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Engraved
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Un-Dark Lt Ed
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
MT5602
Miyota 8217
Power Reserve
70h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$339

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Tudor Black Bay

Owners widely praise the Tudor Black Bay for its comfortable wearability, robust build, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with specific mentions of its satisfying winding feel and sturdy bezel action. Reviewers highlight the 39mm Black Bay 58's comfortable size and thinness, while others note the 41mm Master Chronometer's reliable timekeeping and magnetic resistance. Some owners find the GMT hand difficult to distinguish in low light. A recurring point of contention across multiple sources is the lack of on-the-fly micro-adjustment on the bracelet, though some find aftermarket solutions adequate. One owner reported the watch losing two minutes a day after six years, requiring a service. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay highly for its blend of vintage charm, modern robustness, and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The COSC-certified accuracy of the movement is a notable strength. The 14.7mm to 14.8mm thickness is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers are divided on whether the newer models represent a departure from the Black Bay's heritage design.

Boldr Venture Wayfarer

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Wayfarer for its distinctive, angular titanium case, lightweight 38mm size, and comfortable wearability, especially on smaller wrists, with particular appreciation for its bright, long-lasting lume and legible dial featuring syringe hands and an orange second hand accent. Some owners note the finishing is only "ok," while others describe it as excellent, and accuracy figures range from acceptable to an average of +12 seconds per day. A few find the case design too utilitarian and the dial flat, with one owner mentioning less-than-smooth screw-down crown threads. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Wayfarer highly for its unique design and comfortable titanium build at the price.

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