Introducing: The Tudor Black Bay Collection
Tudor came into existence in Switzerland, 1926, when the founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf, pondered the idea of offering quality timepieces at more affordable prices. Since then, Tudor has evolved and became a successful brand appreciated by many.
Among all collections, it is the Heritage collection that sets Tudor apart from other brands. The Tudor sports watch collection is known as Tudor Heritage Black Bay. Its watches are so wonderfully created that the collection was regarded one of the best known in the market.
The Tudor Black Bay Collection
Tudor Black Bay 58
First, let’s talk about the most prominent Tudor watch in this collection: the Tudor Black Bay 58. This watch is such an eye-catcher that watch enthusiasts would love to include it in their collections. Once you look at the watch, it immediately feels like the right watch for you.
The Tudor Black Bay 58 watch has a dial measuring 39mm in diameter and 12mm in thickness. Every detail is well arranged, and the dial, together with the matching bracelet, fits comfortably on your wrist.
Tudor Black Bay Red 79220R
Another notable model of the Tudor Black Bay collection is the Black Bay 79220R. This watch was inspired by the Submariner watches of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. As a testament to its popularity, it should be noted that upon its 2012 debut, the watch immediately caught everyone’s attention.
The watch’s design is based on a subtle mix of various vintage Tudor Submariner models. Additionally, this watch features a stainless steel case measuring 41 mm. And, of course, it is water-resistant up to 200-metres.
Unlike other Tudor watches, this watch does not come with a crown guard. However, it does have a relatively large crown which reminds you of vintage Tudor Submariner ‘Big Crown’ models. Essentially, it combines the vintage looks of Tudor dive watches with modern watch specifications.
Tudor Black Bay 79230N
Next, we give you the Tudor Black Bay 79230N. This is a rather stylish timepiece. Perhaps its wonderful design and fairly affordable price factor into why it is has become so iconic. In fact, its brother in the burgundy and blue-bezel shades stand nowhere near it. The new Tudor black bezel is a wow factor, as exhibited by the red triangle above the 12 o’clock position.
This watch is equipped with a case designed with crisp-like lines, sharp edges, and a high-quality finish. Furthermore, it is a medium-sized sports watch with a stainless steel case measuring 41 x 50 x 14.8mm. Overall, it provides the wearer with an ideal semi-formal look.
Tudor Black Bay GMT
One of Tudor’s new creations is the Black Bay 79830RB watch. It was first unveiled at Baselworld 2018, where it became popular with many watch lovers.
The Tudor Black Bay GMT watch features a 41mm case. This watch is notable for its famous “Pepsi” design. Since its introduction, the Black Bay collection has proven to be a popular choice among those looking for a high-quality Swiss watch at a more reasonable price.
The Black Bay GMT watches are divided into 2 types: independent 24 hour and local jumping hour. The “independent 24-hour” watch has the ability to track the timezone with a 24-hour scale or bezel, a 2893-2 movement, and an independent 24-hour hand. These make it ideal for tracking other time zones.
On the other hand, the “local jumping hour” watch is more complicated and offers more flexibility for travelling. With its 24-hour hand, the watch skips the main hour hand (i.e your local time) in one-hour increments when updating to a new time zone.
With regard to its specifications, the Tudor GMT’s case is made of stainless steel, measures about 41mm wide, and is 15mm thick. It is also water-resistant up to 200-metres. Furthermore, its dial is coloured matte black and features a large marker, a readable and Snowflake-heavy handset, and adequate text.
Conclusion
We often come across watches that go over budget. Yet, being the die-hard fans of watches as we are, we end up buying them anyway.
Tudor’s Black Bay watches remain an exception due to being able to maintain a balance between good quality and cost. Therefore, we think you should go ahead and add these Tudor Black Bay watches to your collection.
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