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Tudor Black BayvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Black Bay
TudorBlack Bay
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay41mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay70h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Black Bay200m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Black Bay
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Engraved
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
MT5602
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
70h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399

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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 Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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