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Rolex Yacht-MastervsTudor Black Bay 58

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Yacht-Master
RolexYacht-Master
MSRP $16,050
Black Bay 58
TudorBlack Bay 58
MSRP $5,350
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Rolex Yacht-Master

Owners widely praise the Rolex Yacht-Master for its refined aesthetics and luxury connotations, with some considering it more elegant and classy than the GMT. The rhodium dial with blue second hand is described as stunning, and the 37mm size is appreciated for its suitability for smaller wrists and as a great summer watch. Some owners find the model underrated and receive numerous compliments. Caveats include a perceived lack of heritage compared to the Submariner, scratch-prone polished finishes, and a higher price point. The dial can be difficult to read at a glance, and opinions are split on the 37mm size for a man's wrist. Some dislike the bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Yacht-Master highly for its refined aesthetics and comfortable wearability, despite its higher price and perceived lack of heritage.

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
Yacht-Master37mm
Black Bay 5839mm
Power Reserve
Yacht-Master55h
Black Bay 5865h
Water Resistance
Yacht-Master100m
Black Bay 58200m
MSRP
Yacht-Master$16,050
Black Bay 58$5,350

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
RLX titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Everose Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and Everose gold
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Indices
Index
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
2236
MT5400-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
55h
65h
Jewels
31
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,050
$5,350
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