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Black Bay 58
TudorBlack Bay 58
MSRP $5,350
What people say

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Rolex Sea-Dweller

Owners widely praise the Rolex Sea-Dweller's matte dial with red lettering, with some calling it the best dial on a modern Rolex. The watch is noted for its substantial presence, with some owners appreciating its "chunkiness" and "clean look," while others find it wears smaller than its 43mm size suggests. The Sea-Dweller is considered by some to be a superior, more masculine dive watch than alternatives. However, the watch's thickness and 215-gram weight are frequently cited as potential drawbacks, making it best suited for larger wrists. Some owners find the cyclops on newer models detracts from the watch's aesthetic, with one reviewer calling it "goofy." The Sea-Dweller is also considered less versatile and popular than other models due to its size and thickness. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Sea-Dweller highly for its distinct dial and substantial presence, though its size and thickness make it a niche choice for those with larger wrists.

Tudor Black Bay 58

The Tudor Black Bay 58 is widely praised for its superb wearing experience, perfect proportions, and comfortable wearability, with owners anticipating it becoming a Tudor classic. Reviewers highlight its substantial, rugged build quality and significant value, rivaling more expensive timepieces. One owner notes the clasp's sharp shield as a minor annoyance.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a strength. The bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments is a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's overall value proposition.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea-Dweller43mm
Black Bay 5839mm
Power Reserve
Sea-Dweller70h
Black Bay 5865h
Water Resistance
Sea-Dweller1,220m
Black Bay 58200m
MSRP
Sea-Dweller$14,550
Black Bay 58$5,350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Oystersteel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
1220m
200m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Indices
Index
Applied
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
3235
MT5400-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
70h
65h
Jewels
31
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$14,550
$5,350
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