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Tudor Black Bay ProvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Black Bay Pro
TudorBlack Bay Pro
MSRP $5,075
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay Pro39mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay Pro70h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay Pro200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Black Bay Pro$5,075
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
14.6mm
10.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
MT5652
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$5,075
$239

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What people say

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Tudor Black Bay Pro

The Tudor Black Bay Pro is praised for its handsome design, high-quality finishing, and 200-meter water resistance. Reviewers note its 39mm case size contributes to comfortable wear, though its 14.6mm thickness is considered substantial due to case design and movement height, giving it a satisfyingly chunky sport watch presence. Some find the three snowflake hands a minor aesthetic quibble. On balance, reviewers consider the Tudor Black Bay Pro a nice watch for enthusiasts at an attractive price point, appreciating its fixed steel bezel and contrasting date wheel.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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