Seagull Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Magnified Date Window Diver 44mmvsTudor Black Bay 68
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Measurements
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Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Magnified Date Window Diver 44mm

Black Bay 68
Diameter
44mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.2mm
n/a
Thickness
13mm
lowest
13.6mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$333
n/a
Movement
Seagull ST2130
Tudor MT5601
Case
4 specsMovement
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1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Seagull Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Magnified Date Window Dive Watch 44mm for its attractive design, particularly the dial layout and functional magnified date window. The fit and finish are frequently compared favorably to brands like Movado, with many finding the watch to offer good value. While the 44mm case size is noted as large, owners generally find it acceptable and versatile for everyday wear and swimming. One owner points out that the watch's lume does not last long. Overall, owners rate the Seagull Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Magnified Date Window Dive Watch 44mm highly for its appealing aesthetics and solid build quality at its price point.
The Tudor Black Bay 68 is praised for its rugged build, refined steel bracelet without faux rivets, and METAS Master Chronometer-certified MT5601-U movement. Owners report a solid ownership experience, with the 43mm case offering good wrist presence and balanced proportions, wearing surprisingly well for its size. The T-Fit clasp is a welcome upgrade, and accuracy is noted at -2/+4 seconds per day with a 70-hour power reserve. However, the 43mm case size is a point of contention, considered too large for many wrists, though some owners with larger wrists find it fits perfectly and gets significant wrist time. The lack of strap options at launch and the 200m water resistance matching smaller models are noted drawbacks. One owner found the Tudor Black Bay 68 a bit heavy and ordered a leather strap to mitigate this. The Tudor Black Bay 68 has been removed from Tudor's website.
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