Which is bigger, the HELM Togiak Scout or the Tudor Black Bay?

The Tudor Black Bay wears larger at 41mm versus 39.5mm for the HELM Togiak Scout — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the HELM Togiak Scout or the Tudor Black Bay?

The Tudor Black Bay is rated to 200m versus 100m for the HELM Togiak Scout.

Which has a longer power reserve, the HELM Togiak Scout or the Tudor Black Bay?

The Tudor Black Bay carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the HELM Togiak Scout.

What movement does the HELM Togiak Scout run compared to the Tudor Black Bay?

Both watches run automatic movements — the HELM Togiak Scout uses the Seiko Instruments NH36 and the Tudor Black Bay uses the MT5602.

Side by side

HELM Togiak ScoutvsTudor Black Bay

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

HELM Togiak Scout

togiak-scout

MSRP $265

Tudor Black Bay

m79230g-0001

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Togiak Scout39.5mm

Black Bay41mm

Power Reserve

Togiak Scout40h

Black Bay70h

Water Resistance

Togiak Scout100m

Black Bay200m

MSRP

Togiak Scout$265

Black Bay—

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko Instruments NH36

MT5602

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Complications

Day, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$265

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

HELM Togiak Scout

Owners widely praise the HELM Togiak Scout for its impeccable build quality and top-flight customer service, noting it wears smaller than its specifications suggest and offers great visibility in water. Some owners across the HELM line flag slightly misaligned bezels, and a few find the watches unnecessarily thick. The HELM Togiak Scout is priced at $285. Overall, owners rate the HELM Togiak Scout highly for its solid tool watch construction and wearability at the price.

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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.

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