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Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMTvsTudor Black Bay

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Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
MagretteMoana Pacific Waterman GMT
Black Bay
TudorBlack Bay
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT for its attractive, retro-inspired design and excellent value. The 42mm case size is noted as appealing for those who find larger watches uncomfortable. Some find the second hand style visually perplexing, and one owner dislikes the unidirectional bezel. Accuracy figures range from -5s/d. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT42mm
Black Bay41mm
Power Reserve
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
Black Bay70h
Water Resistance
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT500m
Black Bay200m
MSRP
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
Black Bay

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.5mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.7mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
500m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA Caliber 2893-2
MT5602
Power Reserve
70h
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