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TUDOR Black Bay Fifty-Eight in 925 Silver and 18K Gold

TUDOR Black Bay Fifty-Eight in 925 Silver and 18K Gold

TUDOR is standing out at this year’s Watches & Wonders thanks to the introduction of its brand new Black Bay Fifty-Eight models. Two versions are available; the Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925 with a sterling silver case, or the Black Bay Fifty-Eight 18K with an 18-carat gold case and green dial. Both models now integrate a sapphire crystal caseback – a rarity, not to mention an achievement, for a professional diver’s watch.

As a result, the timepieces are likely the most exciting TUDOR pieces of the year, following guessing games by TUDOR Black Bay Fifty-Eight fans ever since the release of the navy blue model last year. The well-executed new colour schemes do not disappoint.

The lowdown

Both of the new models, in 18-carat gold or sterling silver, are housed in a case with a 39 mm diameter. Furthermore, both the Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925 and Black Bay Fifty-Eight 18K are powered by the in-house, COSC-certified MT5400 calibre. This self-winding movement, which uses a bidirectional rotor system, has a 70-hour power reserve and a frequency of 4 Hz.

Moreover, it is now visible via the sapphire crystal caseback for the very first time. This may give the two new models a strong advantage over their two predecessors – although purists will likely disagree. Additionally, the models are water-resistant to 200 m.


Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925

The Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925 is housed in a sterling silver case (hence the “925”) with a matching screw-down crown. This marks the introduction of the brand’s first ever silver diving watch.

The new case uses a special silver alloy, which TUDOR plans to keep under wraps. The silver has been brushed, making it appear matte. Meanwhile, the unidirectional rotatable bezel in 925 silver with a 60-minute graduated disc is in anodised aluminium. Furthermore, the bezel features low-key silver gilded markings and numerals.

Both the domed dial and silver bezel are “taupe”, which TUDOR describes as a “very mod” warm grey colour. As one would expect, the Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925 displays the time using the company’s historic snowflake hand. It also puts Swiss Super-LumiNova to use for 24/7 clock legibility, not to mention readability in deep waters.

Last but not least, the watch comes with either a brown leather strap with white stitching or a taupe-coloured fabric strap. Both options operate using a 925 silver pin buckle.

The price of the Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925 is 4,010 euros.


Black Bay Fifty-Eight 18K

The brand is also launching the Black Bay Fifty-Eight 18K. While the “Fifty-Eight” of course refers to the birth year of the “Big Crown” Ref. 7924, the “18K” is a reference to the watch’s 18-carat gold case.

The 39 mm brushed gold case aims to evoke a sporty yet laid-back look. The screw-down crown is made of the same precious metal.

The model also features a matching 18-carat gold unidirectional rotating bezel with a 60-minute graduated aluminium disc. Furthermore, the green dial also showcases another TUDOR BB58 first: 18-carat gold hands and hour markers. Additionally, the dial of course features the iconic “Snowflake hand”, which, along with the indices, use Super-LumiNova – an essential to any diver’s watch.

Last but not least, the Black Bay Fifty-Eight 18K comes with a brown alligator leather strap, as well as a complementary green fabric strap with a gold-coloured stripe. Both secure onto the wrist via a 18-carat gold pin buckle. Its price is notably higher than its siblings due to the material, costing 15,620 euros.


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FEATURES

BRAND TUDOR
MODEL Black Bay Fifty-Eight 18K
Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925
REFERENCE Black Bay Fifty-Eight 18K:
M79018V
Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925:
M79010SG
CASE MATERIAL Black Bay Fifty-Eight 18K:
18-carat gold
Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925:
925 Sterling silver
DIMENSIONS Diameter: 39 mm
Height: 11.9 mm
WATER RESISTANCE 200 m (20 bar)
DIAL Black Bay Fifty-Eight 18K:
Domed green dial
Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925:
Domed taupe dial
STRAP/BRACELET Black Bay 58 18K:
Dark brown alligator plus additional green fabric strap
Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925:
Brown leather strap with 925 silver buckle or taupe fabric strap
MOVEMENT Manufacture Calibre MT5400
MOVEMENT TYPE Automatic
POWER RESERVE 70 hours
FREQUENCY 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
FUNCTIONS Hours, minutes, seconds
PRICE Black Bay Fifty-Eight 18K:
EUR 15,620
Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925:
EUR 4,010