Tudor Black Bay for sale in NYC

A Tudor revival

Tudor, the brand Hans Wilsdorf created alongside Rolex, launched the Black Bay in 2012. It drew on Tudor's dive watches of the 1950s, especially the big crown Submariner models, and brought back the snowflake hands Tudor first used in the late 1960s. The first Black Bay had a burgundy bezel, a domed dial and gilt details. It helped rebuild Tudor's reputation, and the line now spans many sizes and functions.

Sizes and versions

The Black Bay 41 is the core model. The Black Bay 58, at 39mm, draws on Tudor's 1958 diver with a slimmer case and gilt touches. The Black Bay 54, at 37mm, is the smallest, with a 60-minute bezel and no crown guards. The Black Bay GMT adds a 24-hour bezel and a fourth hand, and the Black Bay Chrono has a tachymeter bezel. Bronze, silver 925 and gold versions add warmth, and bronze develops its own patina over time.

References to know

The 79220R was the first Black Bay, with an ETA-based movement. In 2016 Tudor moved to its in-house MT5602 with the 79230R, 79230B and 79230N in burgundy, blue and black. The Black Bay 58 79030N arrived in 2018 with the MT5402, followed by the blue 79030B. The Black Bay GMT 79830RB uses the MT5652 and a red and blue bezel. The Black Bay Chrono 79360N uses the MT5813, based on a Breitling movement. The Black Bay 54, ref. 79000N, uses the MT5400. The 2023 update of the Black Bay 41 moved to a Master Chronometer version of the MT5602.

Buying advice

Know the movement generation: early ETA-based models cost less, while in-house models offer a longer power reserve. Check the bezel for smooth action and alignment, and the gilt or white dial print for damage. Bronze models should show natural patina, not polishing marks. Check bracelets with rivet-style links for stretch. Ask about box, papers and service history, which matter for resale on discontinued references.

Prices are listed on every watch. Call or text to see Tudor Black Bay pieces in person by appointment in the Diamond District in Midtown Manhattan.