Tudor Black Bay BronzevsTudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Tudor Black Bay Bronze at true scale

Black Bay Bronze

Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue at true scale

Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue

Diameter

43mm

43mm

Thickness

14.6mm

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Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

70h

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Movement

Tudor MT5601

Tudor MT5601

Case

3 specs
Category
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Diver
Thickness
14.6mm
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Caseback
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Closed

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Mixed

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
70h
0h
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Reviews

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

Tudor Black Bay Bronze

Owners widely praise the Tudor Black Bay Bronze for its unique, evolving aesthetic due to its developing patina, which adds character beyond a conventional tool watch. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the bezel action as excellent, with one owner comparing it favorably to the Pelagos. The watch is described as extremely well-built, with a dial considered by some to be the best in Tudor's lineup. Accuracy is reported as stellar, with one owner noting about one second lost every three days. However, the dial numerals and lume are disliked by some owners, and the substantial 43mm case size and heft are noted as significant, though comfortable for those with larger wrists. Some owners avoid daily wear of bronze, preferring other materials. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay Bronze highly for its unique, evolving patina and excellent bezel action.

Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue

The Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue is widely praised for its attractive bronze case, blue dial and bezel, and pleasing details. Owners appreciate the casual appearance and the toned bronze case, with one noting it has aged beautifully and developed a noticeable patina. The well-machined bronze-aluminum alloy case is highlighted for resisting uneven discoloration, and the rose-gold hour markers and yellow-gold hands create an interesting depth effect. However, the 43mm case size and 23mm lug width are noted as potentially less comfortable for everyday wear and inconvenient for strap changes, though some find it wears reasonably well even on smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue highly for its unique aesthetic and appealing bronze and blue combination.