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Kobold SMG-2vsTudor Black Bay 68

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SMG-2
KoboldSMG-2
MSRP $6,450
Black Bay 68
TudorBlack Bay 68
MSRP $5,475
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Kobold SMG-2

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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.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SMG-243.5mm
Black Bay 6843mm
Power Reserve
SMG-240h
Black Bay 6870h
Water Resistance
SMG-2200m
Black Bay 68200m
MSRP
SMG-2$6,450
Black Bay 68$5,475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
43.5mm
43mm
Thickness
15mm
13.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893
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
$6,450
$5,475
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