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HELM MiyakovsTudor Black Bay

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What people say

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HELM Miyako

HELM Miyako owners widely praise its exceptional value and quality, with multiple reports highlighting its stunning appearance and dial details. The watch is noted for its excellent accuracy, with figures around +1.5 to +2 seconds per day. One owner found the HELM Miyako to be tough and versatile, fitting well on a 6.6-inch wrist. Overall, owners consider the HELM Miyako an amazing value and a great watch, worth the wait for its availability.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Miyako40mm
Black Bay41mm
Power Reserve
Miyako42h
Black Bay70h
Water Resistance
Miyako200m
Black Bay200m
MSRP
Miyako$375
Black Bay

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13.75mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Finish
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Gray
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
MT5602
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
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