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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsTudor Black Bay Pro

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

Tudor Black Bay Pro

The Tudor Black Bay Pro is praised for its handsome design, high-quality finishing, and 200-meter water resistance. Reviewers note its 39mm case size contributes to comfortable wear, though its 14.6mm thickness is considered substantial due to case design and movement height, giving it a satisfyingly chunky sport watch presence. Some find the three snowflake hands a minor aesthetic quibble. On balance, reviewers consider the Tudor Black Bay Pro a nice watch for enthusiasts at an attractive price point, appreciating its fixed steel bezel and contrasting date wheel.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Black Bay Pro's GMT bezel action is crisp and precise. However, its 14.6mm thickness is noted by multiple reviewers as a potential concern for wearability.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Black Bay Pro39mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Black Bay Pro70h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Black Bay Pro200m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Black Bay Pro$5,075

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
14.4mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
0mm
Finish
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Grand Seiko 9S66
Tudor MT5652
Power Reserve
72h
70h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$5,075
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