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Tudor Black Bay 68vsZelos Spearfish 3

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Black Bay 68
TudorBlack Bay 68
MSRP $5,475
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay 6843mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay 6870h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
Black Bay 68200m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
Black Bay 68$5,475
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Diver - Forged Carbon

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
MT5601-U
La Joux-Perret G100
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
$5,475
$749

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What people say

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Tudor Black Bay 68

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is praised for its METAS Master Chronometer-certified MT5601-U movement, which provides superior accuracy of -2/+4 seconds per day and a 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 13.6mm thickness and the appeal of the Tudor blue dial with a matte black bezel insert. The watch features a brushed and polished 43mm case, a domed sapphire crystal, and a bracelet without faux rivets. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay 68 a sensible, larger vintage-inspired diver with excellent timekeeping.

Zelos Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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