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Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&GvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Black Bay One 31 S&G
TudorBlack Bay One 31 S&G
MSRP $6,850
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay One 31 S&G31mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay One 31 S&G50h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay One 31 S&G100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Black Bay One 31 S&G$6,850
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
31mm
38mm
Thickness
9.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
MT5201
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,850
$328

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What people say

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Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&G

The Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&G is praised for its quiet luxury, combining brushed steel and warm gold accents for understated charm. Owners appreciate the brushed gold for a casual two-tone look and the champagne dial's surprising legibility. Some find the case sides too thick, and one user expressed a desire for a smaller S&G variant. The watch features the MT5612 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and a date function, within a 200-meter water-resistant case. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&G's balanced two-tone aesthetic as its primary appeal.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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