Tudor Black Bay Chrono
M79360N-0012
- Case
- 41mm
- MSRP
- $6,875
- Movement
- Automatic
- Reserve
- 70h
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M79360N-0012
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Pair Review
Built from the saved specs and wearability notes for these two watches, then weighed against enthusiast priorities like fit, movement quality, practicality, finishing, value, and collector appeal.
Where it wins
Collectors seeking the better value proposition with higher water resistance and a more rugged daily-wear profile.
Where it wins
Enthusiasts prioritizing icon status, manual-wind engagement, and a slimmer-feeling chronograph on wrist.
The Omega uses the manual-wind Omega 3861 with 50 hours of power reserve, 3 Hz / 21,600 vph operation, METAS certification, and listed 15,000-gauss magnetic resistance. That combination gives it strong technical credibility, especially for an enthusiast who values modern anti-magnetic performance and the tactile ritual of winding. The Tudor uses the automatic MT5813 with a longer 70-hour power reserve and COSC certification, which makes it more convenient for rotating wear and supports a very capable modern chronograph package. The Tudor has a clear edge in power reserve and daily convenience, while the Omega has the edge in magnetic resistance, movement pedigree in this application, and a more enthusiast-centric manual-wind experience. Winner: Tie
The Omega is 42mm by 13.54mm with a 47.5mm lug-to-lug and 142g listed weight, and the provided wearability notes say it wears closer to a compact 40mm sports chronograph thanks to the twisted-lug case and short lug span. Its 20mm lug width and taper to 15mm, plus the comfort-setting clasp, should make it feel more streamlined on wrist. The Tudor is slightly smaller in diameter at 41mm but thicker at 14.4mm, with lug-to-lug not yet listed and weight not yet listed. Its wearability notes describe it as substantial and potentially top-heavy on smaller wrists, even though the curved case and balanced proportions help it wear more compact than the measurements suggest. The Tudor’s 22mm lug width and T-Fit clasp with 8mm of tool-less micro-adjustment are strong comfort advantages, but the Omega’s thinner profile and known lug-to-lug dimension make it the safer fit for a broader range of wrists. Winner: Omega
The Omega’s black-and-white reverse panda dial, Super-LumiNova, sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective treatment, and transparent caseback give it a more premium and visually dramatic presentation. It also has a tachymeter bezel, chronograph function, and 50m water resistance, which is adequate for daily wear but still places it more firmly in the heritage chronograph lane than the true utility lane. The Tudor has an opaline dial with black counters, domed sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, making it much stronger for practical abuse, travel, and sport-oriented daily use. Its 70-hour reserve also makes it easier to set aside for a few days. The Omega wins on dial sophistication, legibility contrast, and the romantic appeal of the Moonwatch format; the Tudor wins decisively on water resistance, robustness, and overall everyday practicality. Winner: Tudor
The Omega carries a much higher MSRP at $10,400 versus $6,875 for the Tudor, so the Tudor is the clearer value proposition based on listed pricing alone. The Omega brings stronger heritage signals through the Speedmaster Moonwatch identity, METAS certification, and the highly regarded 3861 platform, which gives it substantial collector appeal and a more historically resonant ownership experience. The Tudor offers a very strong mix of chronometer certification, long power reserve, 200m water resistance, and a robust modern bracelet/clasp system at a meaningfully lower price, making it easier to justify as a single do-it-all mechanical chronograph. On pure listed value, Tudor wins; on heritage and icon status, Omega is stronger. Winner: Tudor
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M79360N-0012
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