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Geckota Chronotimer Sports EditionvsTudor Black Bay 68

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Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499
Black Bay 68
TudorBlack Bay 68
MSRP $5,475

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
Black Bay 6843mm
Power Reserve
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
Black Bay 6870h
Water Resistance
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
Black Bay 68200m
MSRP
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499
Black Bay 68$5,475

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12.35mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Maroon
Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
MT5601-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$5,475

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What people say

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Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

Tudor Black Bay 68

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is praised for its METAS Master Chronometer-certified MT5601-U movement, which provides superior accuracy of -2/+4 seconds per day and a 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 13.6mm thickness and the appeal of the Tudor blue dial with a matte black bezel insert. The watch features a brushed and polished 43mm case, a domed sapphire crystal, and a bracelet without faux rivets. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay 68 a sensible, larger vintage-inspired diver with excellent timekeeping.

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