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Tudor Black Bay ProvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Black Bay Pro
TudorBlack Bay Pro
MSRP $5,075
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay Pro39mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay Pro70h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay Pro200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Black Bay Pro$5,075
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
14.6mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
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
MT5652
Miyota 9075
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
$935

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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 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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