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Tudor Black Bay: A Collection Guide
November
14,
2022
The TUDOR black bay launched in 2012, and since then the brands most iconic collection continues to take the market by storm. The collection hosts a variety of models known for combining style, durability and precision performance. Most watches pay homage to the brands past, while others are #BORNTODARE and bring new life to the barns archive of impeccable watches. In this guide we have broken down the black bay collection into categories and highlighted all the characteristics of each of the models.
TUDOR Black Bay
Sixty years of TUDOR diving history distilled into one truly iconic watch. The Black Bay is designed to ensure robustness and precision, powered by a mechanical movement manufactured by TUDOR. The Black Bay is available with a steel bracelet, an aged leather strap and folding clasp or a fabric strap with buckle. The steel bracelet has been reworked taking inspiration from the brand's riveted bracelets from the 50s and 60s. These were famous for having rivet heads for attaching the links in evidence on the side of the bracelet, as well as a stepped construction. The Tudor Black Bay has laid down the aesthetic and technical foundations of an ideal divers’ watch, which is understated, functional and reliable tool.
TUDOR Black Bay Pro
Tudor’s new technical model comes with a whole new aesthetic. It is instantly recognisable by the signature yellow 24-hour “Snowflake” hand which has a beautiful contrast with the matte black dial. It is powered by the Tudor Manufacture Calibre MT5652 with a built-in GMT function and a 70-hour power reserve. The Black Bay Pro model was made to reflect the instruments brand founder Hans Wilsdorf supplied to 30 pioneering explorers who embarked on a 2-year British North Greenland Expedition to study arctic ice 70 years ago.
TUDOR Black Bay GMT
Tudor’s famous Black Bay divers’ watch now with a GMT function. This allows it to establish a local time without losing sight of the time in 2 other time zones. The reference time is indicated by an angular “Snowflake” hand which completes a lap of the dial every 24 hours. Local time is indicated by a shorter “Snowflake” hand set by a jumping hour, which can be moved either backward or forwards. The date, positioned at 3 o’clock, is connected to the local time hand. The 24-hour graduated bidirectional rotating bezel and “24-hour” hand mean you can also keep track of a third time zone.
TUDOR Black Bay Chrono
The Black Bay Chrono combines Tudor’s motorsport heritage in a sport-chic chronograph, with contrasting sub-counters and a high-performance automatic Manufacture Calibre, with column wheel and vertical clutch. The sub-counters have a circular-grained finish and feature a 45-minute counter and a date aperture positioned at 6 o’clock. With a fixed bezel and tachymetric scale to complete the look.
TUDOR Black Bay 31/36/39/41 S&G
This is a new unique aesthetic to the Black Bay line, the polished yellow gold sections add a sophisticated and chic look as opposed to the brand's iconic tool watch spirit. It has a fixed bezel and comes in 4 sizes with a five-link bracelet and clasp with rapid adjustment. The case of the Black bay 31,36,39 and 41 S&G models present a sophisticated and curved version of the famous aesthetic, the soft silhouette is accentuated by a new curved winding crown. The polished look of the yellow gold is also new to the black bay line as precious metals used to date have always had a satin-brushed finish. There is also an option of a diamond-set bezel for sizes 31,36 and 39 a chic detail that enhances the watch’s sparkle on the wrist.
TUDOR Black Bay Fifty-Eight
The Black Bay Fifty-Eight gets its name from the year 1958, the year the first Tudor divers’ watch was introduced, among other aesthetic nods to this historic watch, this model showcases a 39mm case in keeping with the proportions of the 1950s. Ideal for slim wrists, people who like more compact watches and vintage enthusiasts. Although this model brings together close to seven decades of Tudor divers’ watches its manufacturing techniques and the quality of its finishing are above current industry standards. This watch is the result of a subtle blend of traditional aesthetics and contemporary watchmaking.
TUDOR Black Bay 32/36/41
The Black Bay 41,36 and 32 models offer that famous Black Bay aesthetic and function in affordable watches. This model keeps the characteristic angular “snowflake” hands as well as its reliability. This watch showcases a sporty chic style that can be showcased in both formal and laid-back surroundings. The Black Bay 41,36 and 32 promise their future owners no less than the best possible quality at the best possible price. Made from 316L steel, this model’s case is waterproof to 150 meters thanks to its screw-down crown and case back. The movement is adjusted to the highest chronometry standards in the watchmaking industry.
TUDOR Black Bay Bronze
The Black Bay Bronze is a 43mm divers’ watch inspired by the brand's naval history and is fitted with the Tudor Manufacture Calibre MT5601. The bronze is an aesthetic reference to the brass used in old ships and diving equipment. The “living” metal, the case is made out of a high-performance aluminium-copper alloy used in naval engineering for submerged parts, this will produce a subtle, unique patina, based on the wearer's habits. The MT5601 that drives this model is 33.8 millimetres, the widest diameter of all Tudor Calibres, it has a 70-hour power reserve, and its build has been designed to ensure reliability and longevity for its wearer.
TUDOR Black Bay P01
The Black Bay P01 is inspired by a legendary prototype from the 1960s and which was proposed to the US Navy, this model adopts a contemporary sporty spirit while combining key components of the 1960s model such as the winding crown at 4 o’clock and the prominent end links. It features the signature “snowflake” hands which can be found in all Black Bay watches, as well as a Manufacture Calibre MT5612 with a 70-hour power reserve. This watch is the perfect result of subtle combinations of historical aesthetic codes and contemporary watchmaking, it brings together over 60 years of Tudor divers’ watches while remaining in the present day and present standards.
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