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Tudor Black Bay 58 925vsZelos Helmsman 3

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Black Bay 58 925
TudorBlack Bay 58 925
MSRP $5,600
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay 58 92539mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay 58 92570h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Black Bay 58 925200m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Black Bay 58 925$5,600
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Taupe
SS - Frost
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
MT5400
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,600
$529

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What people say

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Tudor Black Bay 58 925

The Tudor Black Bay 58 925 is praised for its unique taupe dial and bezel, and COSC-certified movement. Owners widely report the silver case scratches and dings more easily than steel, and some experience tarnishing despite anti-tarnishing claims, though it can be cleaned with an eraser or silver cloth. While some find the leather strap uncomfortable due to weight imbalance, others consider it suitable. The dial can appear washed out in certain lighting, and one owner notes the long springbar can scratch the case if it pops out. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tudor Black Bay 58 925 for its unique silver case and taupe dial, despite concerns about scratching and tarnishing.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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