TUDOR BLACK BAY 54
TUDOR BLACK BAY 54, the latest member of the Black Bay line, recalls the iconic Oyster Prince Submariner Reference 7922 of 1954 with a 37mm case and a Manufacture Calibre.
While the Black Bay line references a range of TUDOR’s early diving watches, the all-new Black Bay 54 evokes the Swiss brand’s first dive watch, the reference 7922.
The 37mm case in stainless steel retains the classic proportions of the past, yet boasts the technical prowess of the state-of-the-art Manufacture Calibre MT5400 and a 200m depth rating.
Τhe Black Bay line has always incorporated signature elements of past TUDOR dive watches. The new Black Bay 54 takes inspiration from the Oyster Prince Submariner reference 7922 is a formidable candidate to draw inspiration from. This historic dive watch was known to have been evaluated and consequently adopted by the French and US Navies and widely used by diving professionals.
The earliest iterations of the 7922 used a “small crown” and eschewed the later emblematic red triangle at 12 o’clock for a cleaner, more uniform aesthetic. The Black Bay 54 follows this tradition.
In fact, the Black Bay 54 recalls a number of small design details that make a big difference. Take the hands for instance, in addition to proportional adjustments, they’re pinched at the base, the same way they appeared in 1954.
The bezel edge has been redesigned as well, with a modernized take on the ergonomic pattern of the 7922. Of course, the Black Bay 54 still features thoroughly modern touches, like a subtle satin radial-brushed dial and a “T-fit” clasp for the perfect fit.
sten monobloc is openwork and satin-brushed with sand-blasted details, and its bridges and mainplate have alternate sand-blasted, polished surfaces and laser decorations.
To ensure robustness and precision, the variable inertia balance wheel is maintained by a sturdy traversing bridge with a two-point anchoring. This system, together with its non-magnetic silicon hairspring, enables the Manufacture Calibre MT5400 to function within a tolerance range of 6 seconds (-2/+4) tested on a fully assembled watch. The TUDOR MT5400 Manufacture Calibre has a 70-hour power reserve.
This timepiece features a subtly domed satin radial-brushed black dial with gilt accents. The iconic “Snowflake” hands, a hallmark of TUDOR divers’ watches introduced in 1969, are enhanced with Grade A Swiss Super-LumiNova.
The Black Bay 54 is fitted with an entirely satin-brushed 3-link steel bracelet, complete with the TUDOR “T-fit” clasp equipped with a system for rapid length adjustment.
Εasy to use, requiring no tools and offering five positions, this practical system allows wearers to carry out a fine, instant adjustment of the total length of the bracelet along an adjustment window of 8mm.
The clasp features ceramic ball bearings that ensure a smooth and secure closure in addition to adding a pleasing tactile element to the action of the clasp.
A black rubber strap option is also available for the Black Bay 54. The strap comes in three sizes complete with the TUDOR “T-fit” clasp, and for the perfect fit, it is able to be cut down to the exact size of the wearer’s wrist.
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