Tudor Black Bay Chronograph, ref. 79350, 2018

Dealer description — Vintage Watch Specialist

An excellent example of a 2018 Black Dial Tudor Black Bay Chronograph Model 79350 with Box and Papers Tudor is a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1926 by Hans Wilsdorf , the founder of Rolex. Today, it remains Rolex's sister brand, combining the company's watchmaking expertise with a distinct identity of its own. What's on Offer This Tudor Black Bay Chronograph 79350 is an extremely well-made piece of horology. Vintage-inspired but released in 2018, it remains in fantastic condition, with very minimal wear that doesn't detract from the watch's aesthetic. This example exudes the masculine characteristics of the Black Bay, with a 41.5mm stainless steel case that transitions smoothly between both satin-brushed and polished finishes. The 50.5mm lug-to-lug height and chunky 14.5mm thickness give the watch an impressive wrist presence. At 2 and 4 o’clock are the screw-down pushers, with a screw-down crown engraved with the TUDOR rose in between. Printed around the fixed steel bezel are crisp, black Arabic numerals comprising a tachymeter scale (used to measure speed). A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal sits above the matte black dial, which features recessed sub-dials at 3 and 9 o’clock and a date window at 6. Dotted around the dial are white hour markers coated in Super Luminova, making them highly legible in low-light conditions. Of particular note are the signature snowflake hour hand and arrow-point chronograph hand, the former (along with the minute hand) also coated in lume. Inside, the watch is powered by Tudor's MT5813 automatic chronograph calibre , featuring 41 jewels, COSC-certified chronometer performance and an impressive 70-hour power reserve . To complete the package, this Tudor Black Bay 79350 comes with its original box and papers. Robust and practical, it is a versatile chronograph with plenty of character and a strong standalone presence in any collection.