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Tudor Black BayvsZelos Nova 37

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Black Bay
TudorBlack Bay
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay41mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay70h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Black Bay200m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Black Bay
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
14.7mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Engraved
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
MT5602
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
70h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Tudor Black Bay

Owners widely praise the Tudor Black Bay for its comfortable wearability, robust build, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with specific mentions of its satisfying winding feel and sturdy bezel action. Reviewers highlight the 39mm Black Bay 58's comfortable size and thinness, while others note the 41mm Master Chronometer's reliable timekeeping and magnetic resistance. Some owners find the GMT hand difficult to distinguish in low light. A recurring point of contention across multiple sources is the lack of on-the-fly micro-adjustment on the bracelet, though some find aftermarket solutions adequate. One owner reported the watch losing two minutes a day after six years, requiring a service. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay highly for its blend of vintage charm, modern robustness, and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The COSC-certified accuracy of the movement is a notable strength. The 14.7mm to 14.8mm thickness is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers are divided on whether the newer models represent a departure from the Black Bay's heritage design.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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