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Tudor Black Bay ChronovsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Black Bay Chrono
TudorBlack Bay Chrono
MSRP $7,000
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay Chrono41mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay Chrono70h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay Chrono200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Black Bay Chrono$7,000
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14.4mm
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + 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
Black
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
MT5813
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,000
$935

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What people say

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Tudor Black Bay Chrono

Owners widely praise the Tudor Black Bay Chrono as a fantastic offering. Reviewers note the 41mm case's 200-meter water resistance and its channeling of vintage chronograph design, with the reverse panda dial offering excellent legibility. However, one reviewer points out that the white lume on the panda dial can blend with the hands and markers, and the snowflake hand can obscure the 45-minute chronograph totalizer. Overall, owners rate the Tudor Black Bay Chrono highly for its strong design and legibility, despite minor legibility concerns on certain dial configurations.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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