The new Tudor Black Bay Chrono Blue Boutique Edition ref. M79360B-0002 is the newest addition to the Black Bay collection and a watch that pays tribute to the long history of Tudor and blue dials. Tudor has a very long history of releasing blue dials since the early days of the Mini-Sub, the Ranger, and the Snowflake and Lollypop Submariners. The new Tudor Black Bay Chrono Blue Boutique Edition ref. M79360B-0002 is an automatic 45-minute chronograph powered by the Tudor Manufacture Calibre MT5813.
Things to Know About the Watch
The new Tudor Black Bay Chrono Blue Boutique Edition is a column-wheel chronograph with a vertical clutch featuring Tudor finishing, a Tudor regulating organ, a Tudor oscillating weigh, equipped with a 41 mm case in stainless steel, and a blue anodized aluminum insert. The watch is delivered on a five-link bracelet resembling the Rolex Jubilee bracelet with Tudor ‘T-fit’ clasp.
The new Tudor Black Bay Chrono Blue Boutique Edition features a blue sunburst dial with applied markers and silver registers with a bi-compax layout with a 45-minute chrono register at 3 o’clock, running seconds register at 9 o’clock and date aperture at 6 o’clock. The dial is extremely beautiful and a true chameleon that varies depending on lighting conditions. This is the kind of watch where pictures don’t do justice.
The whole watch has a vintage aura, especially with its Tudor snowflake hour hand. The ‘millerighe’ screw-down chrono pushers also give the watch a very vintage Rolex Cosmograph Daytona aura. The icing on the cake is the red writing for the depth rating of the watch.
On the Wrist & Price
On the wrist, the new Tudor Black Bay Chrono Blue ref. M79360B-0002 wears true to its size with a strong vintage feel to it. A fantastic watch that taps into the rich history of Tudor blue dials with incredible wrist presence and the right price. This watch is exclusively sold at Tudor boutiques.
Sticker Price USD 5,675. More info on Tudor is here.