TUDOR BLACK BAY

The original or first generation Tudor Black Bay 79220 was released in 2012 and powered by a modified ETA movement. The watch was available with either red (burgundy) or blue bezel inserts. The 79220 with ETA movement is identified by the "smiley" dial. This dial displays the Tudor Rose logo and the word SELF WINDING is curved into the shape of a smile. Towards the end of it production, the Black Bay 79220 was fitted with a black bezel. The Tudor Black Bay Black 79220N is considered the rarest and therefore most collectable of the Tudor Black Bay 79220 range.

TUDOR BLACK BAY.

The Tudor Black Bay collection, initially dubbed the Heritage Black Bay, debuted in 2012 with the attention-grabbing 79220R. The watch, whose burgundy-coloured divers’ bezel was a bold choice at the time, provided the foundation for all Black Bay models that followed and it did so by deftly combining a mishmash of elements from several earlier Tudor dive watches. The so-called “snowflake” hour hand that is so emblematic now to the Black Bay family was drawn from the Tudor Submariner 7016 from 1969. The large screw-down crown, with engraved Tudor rose emblem, was introduced on the 1958 "Big Crown" model. The geometrical hour markers — round dots and rectangles, with a dominant inverted triangle at 12 o’clock — are derived from Tudor Submariners on the market in the ‘60s and ‘70s, as is the subtly domed shape of both the dial and the sapphire crystal.

TUDOR BLACK BAY CHRONO. 

To develop the movement for the Black Bay family’s first-ever chronograph watch, Tudor turned not to its parent brand Rolex but to an outside source, fellow Swiss sports-watch giant Breitling. The resulting Caliber MT5813, which uses Breitling’s self-winding B01 movement as a base, features an integrated chronograph powered by a column wheel, a 70-hour power reserve and a COSC chronometer certification. The bezel on the 41mm steel case does not rotate and its anodized aluminium bezel insert is inscribed with a tachymeter scale rather than a dive-time scale, bringing this model more into the realm of motorsport than marine exploration, though the screw-down crown and chrono pushers help ensure the same 200-meter water resistance as the diving models. The dials feature contrasting subdial counters at 3 and 9 o’clock in the classical and enduringly popular “panda” style, as well as a date window at 6 o’clock. The steel-and-yellow-gold S&G models host champagne-colored dials with black subdials.

TUDOR BLACK BAY GMT.

After the Black Bay Chronograph launched in 2017, Tudor’s growing legions of fans were undoubtedly wondering what the brand would do for an encore, complication-wise, in the Black Bay series. The answer came the following year, as Tudor, now firmly established as a collectible brand in its own right, pivoted back to an iconic Rolex model for inspiration. While the Black Bay GMT owes an obvious aesthetic debt to Rolex’s GMT-Master, it also fits firmly within the design language of the Black Bay, with its familiar dial framed not by a dive scale or tachymeter scale but by a bicolor 24-hour ring on which the wearer can read a second time zone thanks to the dial’s additional red GMT hand. The famous bright red-and-blue “Pepsi” bezel of Rolex’s original GMT-Master is here slightly modified to a more muted indigo-and-burgundy combo. The Black Bay GMT, powered by the COSC-certified automatic Caliber MT5662, is the latest model to debut in a two-tone S&G edition, which we covered in detail here. A new model with a white opaline dial, covered here, launched at Watches & Wonders '23 to further expand the GMT family.

TUDOR BLACK BAY PRO.

Launching at Watches & Wonders 2022 alongside the Black Bay GMT S&G Editions was another sporty take on a travel watch within the Black Bay family, the Black Bay Pro, which differs from the more coloUrful GMT models in its use of a stationary, satin-finished steel bezel with engraved numerals for its 24-hour GMT scale. The movement is the same automatic MT5662 that beats inside the Black Bay GMT, but the case is a more understated 39mm and the central hand that points to a second time zone is in yellow rather than red, offering an even greater contrast with the matte black dial.

TUDOR BLACK BAY 58.

Boasting both the original divers’ bezel of the 41mm model and a more modest case diameter of 39mm, the Black Bay Fifty-Eight collection hits the sweet spot for many contemporary connoisseurs. Named for the year 1958, in which Tudor released the Oyster Prince Submariner 7924, the most clear forerunner to the Black Bay, the Fifty-Eight sub-family contains the automatic, COSC-certified Caliber MT5402, a slightly downsized version of the MT5602 caliber, and has played host to a number of bold experiments in the areas of colour and case materials. The Fifty-Eight Bronze combines a brown gradient dial and brown aluminium bezel insert with a bronze case and a (very rare) bronze bracelet whose newly designed “T-Fit” clasp allows for easy adjustment to five different positions on the wrist. The Fifty-Eight 18K and Fifty-Eight 925, released in 2021, are the first all-precious-metal iterations of the Black Bay, the former in a case of 18k yellow gold, the latter in a case of 925 silver — which is even rarer than a bronze bracelet.

Swiss Watch Trader is an independent pre-owned Tudor watch dealer and shop selling the very best Tudor Black Bay watches. Unless there is a valid reason, all our Tudor Black Bay watches will include their original boxes, papers, manuals and hang tags.

• Viewing: Customer are more than welcome to book an appointment to view our Tudor Black Bay watches at our HQ in Whiteley, Hampshire.
• Purchasing: Buy your next Tudor Black Bay watch safely and securely online with your debit or credit card. We are also able to accept payment via bank transfer, crypto-currency and cash on collection.
• Delivery: All Tudor Black Bay watches will be delivered within the UK via Royal Mail Special Delivery. This service is free to all customers.
• Returns: We offer a no question 14 day return policy on all Tudor Black Bay watches. All we ask is that the watch remains in the exact condition it was received. Returns are free of charge and we will instruct Royal Mail to collect the watch from your home or place of work.
• Warranty: All Tudor Black Bay watches include a 24 month warranty if the original warranty has expired. If there is existing warranty in place that does not extend to 24 months the Swiss Watch Trader warranty will cover this difference.

When buying your next pre owned or vintage Tudor Black Bay always check online reviews and feedback to ensure that the seller is honest and genuine. Verified reviews left by previous customers on website such as Trustpilot and Google are a great way of seeing how the watch dealer / seller operates. Also be sure you check the company out on their social media channels including Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Check the they are posting images of the actual watches for sale and have a reasonable following. Check their website for high quality and most importantly original and un-edited images of the the watches for sale and you are interested in purchasing. Don't be afraid ask for a video if aren’t 100% sure on the condition or can’t quite see certain aspects of the watch for sale. If a seller is serious about providing the customer with all the information required to make the buying experience as stress free as possible then they will be more than happy to help. If the seller does not offer the option to view the watch in person prior to making a decision, or at least do so through high-quality imagery, then you may want to look elsewhere. At Swiss Watch Trader we always tell our customers to purchase the very best used Tudor watch, in the best condition, at the very best price with as much or the original packaging and paraphernalia as possible. Original boxes and warranty papers/card are a must with any used or pre owned Rolex, manuals and hang tags are essential but not necessarily deal breakers (there are exceptions). Please get in touch if you have any questions about our any of our used Tudor Black Bay watches for sale.

If you’re located in Hampshire or the surrounding areas and nervous about the prospect of buying a pre owned or vintage Tudor Black Bay without at least seeing it first then you’re in luck. Our main office is located in Solent Business Park, Whiteley and available for in-person viewings of our Tudor Black Bay watches for sale. Please note that viewing of our watches is strictly by appointment only, we do not offer a walk in service - please get in contact to book an appointment.

Do you have an old Tudor Black Bay watch that you want to trade against a new model? If so, we are more than happy to take your used Tudor Black Bay in part exchange. Our watch exchange services allows you to trade your Tudor watch online, using its value towards the price of another model. If you have been trying to find a watch exchange services near you but you’ve been struggling, Swiss Watch Trader’s fast, online service is the ideal solution for you. With our service, you can exchange your Tudor watch online, using its value towards a new watch. You can part exchange your Tudor Black Bay without even having to leave the comfort of your livingroom! We will also consider your pre owned Omega, Breitling, TAG Heuer, Tudor or Panerai in part exchange against any of of Tudor Black Bay watches for sale.

Have you ever asked yourself “where can I sell my watch” or "where can I sell my Tudor Black Bay"? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We specialise in selling a wide range of Swiss watches including the Tudor Black Bay. Our simple process allows you to sell your watch in just few easy steps. We are happy to consider selling your Tudor Black Bay on a consignment basis taking a small free from the selling price. Your Tudor Black Bay should ideally be in the best possible condition with original boxes and paperwork. This isn't a deal breaker but it will obviously effect the price we will be able to achieve for you. We are always looking for quality new, used and vintage watches and will do our upmost to get you the very best market price.