Which is cheaper, the Depancel Série R or the Tudor Black Bay 68?

At MSRP the Depancel Série R is the cheaper of the two at $922, against $5,475 for the Tudor Black Bay 68 — a $4,553 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel Série R or the Tudor Black Bay 68?

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Depancel Série R.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel Série R or the Tudor Black Bay 68?

The Tudor Black Bay 68 carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Depancel Série R.

What movement does the Depancel Série R run compared to the Tudor Black Bay 68?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Depancel Série R uses the Miyota 9122 and the Tudor Black Bay 68 uses the MT5601-U.

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Depancel Série RvsTudor Black Bay 68

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Depancel Série R

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MSRP $922

Tudor Black Bay 68

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MSRP $5,475

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Série R43mm

Black Bay 6843mm

Power Reserve

Série R40h

Black Bay 6870h

Water Resistance

Série R50m

Black Bay 68200m

MSRP

Série R$922

Black Bay 68$5,475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9122

MT5601-U

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$5,475

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