![]() ![]() 2015: the introduction of the black bezel, with a gilt dial and a red triangle on the bezel.2014: the introduction of the midnight-blue bezel, with silver-coloured indices and hands.Inside the case (at that time) was an automatic ETA movement. This combination of modern and vintage was the main reason for the success of this watch, alongside being an affordable alternative to the too-technical Rolex Submariner, which clearly lacks some vintage appeal (according to some). The matte black domed dial featured historical elements with gilt touches (gold-plated hands and indices, as well as gilded inscriptions), a vintage Tudor logo (the rose) and the iconic “Snowflake” hands. The same tenets were applied to the dial. If the look was clearly vintage, the rest (quality, feel and dimensions) was entirely modern.Ī 1960s vintage Tudor Submariner vs. With a diameter of 41mm, its case was shaped according to older standards: thin lugs, polished bevel on the side of the case, non-protected oversized crown, aluminium insert for the uni-directional bezel. The inspiration can be seen in various 1960s watches, such as the vintage Submariner Ref. The Black Bay was positioned as a modern-sized but historically-inspired dive watch, with contemporary specifications and vintage design elements. The first model was unveiled at Baselworld 2012 with a burgundy bezel. The three versions (black, blue, burgundy) of the Tudor Black Bay 41mm Ref. ![]() The Black Bay was – and still is – the brand’s best seller and will remain the milestone of Tudor’s recent history. The Black Bay clearly redefined the brand, repositioned the collection, made the brand sexy again and put it back on the road to success. The Tudor Black Bay was born in 2012, as the second step in Tudor’s revival era – one year after the Heritage Chrono and the same year as the Pelagos – under the Philippe Peverelli/Davide Cerrato management tandem. As we explained when Tudor introduced its latest vision of a vintage-inspired dive watch, the Black Bay Fifty-Eight 39mm, internal competition is getting stronger than ever… BB41mm or BB58? Tough choice! To shed some light on the situation, we have staged a face-off between the Black Bay 41mm and the Black Bay Fifty-Eight 39mm and arm you with all the details to help you choose between what are, obviously, two great watches. ![]()
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