At the beginning of 2024, Tudor announced its return to motorsport and unveiled an exclusive version of the Black Bay Ceramic “Blue”. This watch, specially designed for the new Formula 1 team Visa Cash App RB, reflects Tudor’s tradition in racing. With a ceramic case, a blue dial reminiscent of the team’s racing colors, and a “Master Chronometer” certification, the watch is now also available to the public.
The case of the Black Bay Ceramic “Blue” is made of matte black ceramic and has a diameter of 41 mm. This choice of material not only gives the watch a modern look but also makes it particularly resistant to scratches and wear. The sandblasted surface and the beveled, high-gloss polished edges create a contrast that emphasises the lines of the case. It also features a rotating bezel with a numeral insert in black ceramic. The transparent case back made of stainless steel with a black PVD coating and sapphire glass allows a view of the movement inside.
The domed dial of the Black Bay Ceramic “Blue” shines in a striking blue reminiscent of the colours of the Visa Cash App RB team. The applied hour markers and the characteristic “Snowflake” hands have a black border and are coated with X1 Super-LumiNova. This ensures optimal readability even in low light conditions.
Inside the Black Bay Ceramic “Blue” works the manufacture caliber MT5602-1U. This mechanical self-winding movement has been certified by COSC and also meets the stricter requirements of the METAS “Master Chronometer” certification. It features a silicon balance spring and has a power reserve of about 70 hours. The variable inertia balance wheel is fixed by a bridge, which increases the robustness and precision of the movement. The rotor, made of a tungsten monoblock, is open-worked and features a radial laser decoration with sandblasted details.
The Black Bay Ceramic “Blue” is presented with a hybrid strap made of leather and rubber, accented with blue stitching, and has a folding clasp made of stainless steel with a black PVD coating. Additionally, a black NATO strap with a blue center stripe and a stainless steel pin buckle with black PVD coating is included.
The new Black Bay Ceramic Blue is now available at authorized Tudor retailers. The price is 5,200 euros.
