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Tudor Black Bay GMTvsVario Futurist

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Black Bay GMT
TudorBlack Bay GMT
MSRP $5,275
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay GMT41mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay GMT70h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay GMT200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Black Bay GMT$5,275
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
MT5652
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,275
$648

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What people say

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Tudor Black Bay GMT

The Tudor Black Bay GMT is widely praised for its in-house movement offering local jumping GMT functionality, its impressive case finishing, and its vintage-inspired, drop-dead good looks. Reviewers highlight its strong value and consider it a quintessential sport watch for travelers. Some enthusiasts find its 15mm thickness divisive, though beveled edges visually reduce its perceived size. Overall, reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay GMT highly for its excellent design and travel functionality at its price point.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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