WatchGecko - Tudor Black Bay vs Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400
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For many years now, the king of sub £3,000 diving watches has always been the Tudor Black Bay. Others have come close, but the unavoidable desirability, fantastic execution of a clean aesthetic and its impressive quality has meant that Tudor has dominated for years.
But now a darling of the diving watch world has recently received quite the upgrade, challenging the reigning king in a huge way.
Oris Aquis Diver - why now?
So why have we waited until now to put Oris Aquis against the Tudor Black Bay? Well the most obvious reason is the increase in price tag for the Aquis as it's now £2,700 vs the Black Bay 41 which is £2,840. This reflects a £1,100 price increase on the previous Aquis models. The reason? The Oris is now powered by the house Calibre 400 movement which boasts some seriously impressive stats.
To be honest this isn’t the first time we’ve thought of making the Aquis vs Black Bay comparison. However previously with such core differences as price point and the movements used, the outcome was always going to be rooted in financial logic. But now things are different. Oris is now commanding Tudor levels of dosh which begs the question:
Has the underdog just become the top dog?
The defending champion - tudor
Let's start with the one many of us are aware of and know its strengths, the Tudor Black Bay. This release from Tudor marked a huge turning point for the brand as it offered the desirable looks previously only found with vintage diving watch, in an obtainable and presentable modern package. Dimensions are universally appealing at 41mm wide, 14.8mm thick and a lug width of 22mm.
This version of the Black Bay comes with the MT 56 02 COSC movement which provides 70 hours of power reserve, vibrating at 28,800 vph with a silicone balance spring. A welcomed as significant movement upgrade when compared to other standard Swiss options. Tudor was first created to be the sister brand to Rolex and even today releases from each manufacturer cross pollinate. It’s impossible to put a value on this connection Tudor has, but that shared DNA is huge for Tudor and arguably is one of the reasons why it holds the number 1 spot.
So what are some of the positives and negatives on the Tudor Black Bay 41?
Well, one aspect that is consistent throughout all of the Black Bay range is balance, in every sense of the word. From styling, to price point, brand awareness and quality you really do get a little bit of everything here.
The details and construction on this watch are fantastic. No clumsy date windows, no unnecessary modernisation, just exactly what people are looking for with no compromise. The movement is tough and continues to tick for over double a standard automatic movement. The bezel remains one of the easiest and most enjoyable to use.
The standard 22mm lugs on this watch also mean you have a huge amount of options when it comes to changing the look up with a new strap. Be sure to head over to the site to see some strap suggestions for the Black Bay.
Possibly Tudor’s biggest positive is it’s connection to Rolex. That assumed value it brings means it's incredibly hard not to default to picking up a Black Bay.
But the watch is not without its faults though. Specifically the 14.8mm thickness comes to mind as it most certainly doesn't go unnoticed on the wrist. If we’re being totally honest as well, you could make a case for the dial of the watch being a little plain and safe.
The amount of praise it has received over the years has resulted in them flooding the market. Chances are if you’re catching the tube in London, you wont be more than a few metres away from another Black Bay owner.
Yes, the Tudor Black Bay with its desirably history, fantastic execution and solid movement makes it a deserving champion. Three years later, it is still clear as day as to why this is the top pick for sub £3,000 diving watches.
