Watch Review : Tudor Black Bay (Better than Rolex in 2024)

Embedded in exploration and innovation, Tudor Black Bay extends beyond traditional watchmaking to embrace innovative technology, trailblazing creativity and brave adventure. With its new and creative Black Bay, Tudor allows you to choose your style while still being affordable unlike other luxury brands like Rolex.

Into the history of Tudor Watches

Founded by Hans Wilsdorf – founder of Rolex, in 1926, Montres Tudor SA, or simply Tudor, is a Swiss watchmaker located in Geneva, Switzerland. Widely renowned as the more affordable sibling of Rolex, Tudor watches are meticulously crafted with the finest materials, boasting impressive Swiss movement and impeccable finishing.

Tudor Black Bay : Choose your Style

Derived from a fictitious hidden which holds secrets that can only be discovered over time, step by step, the very first Tudor Black Bay was launched in 2012. The collection is arguably among one of the best dive watches in the world alongside its brother – Rolex Submariner and counterparts such as the Omega Seamaster. With its iconic design and polished finishing, the Tudor Black Bay is one of the most recognizable dive watches in the market.

Design and Development

Formed with the objective of combining aesthetics, performance and affordability, the current Tudor Black Bay family combines heritage with contemporary robustness. Inspired mostly by the past models in the brands history – its general lines, domed dials and crystals were motivated by the first Tudor diving watches. Especially characterized by its ability to blend traditional elegance and sporty ruggedness, the Black Bay line pays tribute to the brand’s heritage with the signature “snowflake” hand shape, which first appeared in the catalogue in 1969.

Price

Despite its heritage and its impeccable design, the Tudor Black Bay manages to be one of the most affordable divers’ watch in the market. The cheapest ones are the 32 mm non-diver models on leather or canvas strap costing around $2050 while the most expensive ones are typically the various chronograph models costing up to $4000 or more.

Product Variants

The Black Bay collections contains different collectibles as well as affordable watches. The options are endless as they can choose from hundreds of pre-owned watches to exclusive pieces. To learn more about the watch variants click here.

Watch Specifications

The Black Bay manufactures watches with different specifications and build in functions. Lets take a look at the specs of one of the popular TUDOR Black Bay 58 watch – m79030n-0001.

Reference	M79030N-0001
Case	39 mm steel case with polished and satin finish
Lugs Width	20 mm
Case thickness	11.9 mm
Guarantee	5 year
Water proof	Up to 200 m (600 ft)
Bezel rotation	Unidirectional
Bezel Color	Matt-black
Manufacture Caliber	MT5402 (COSC)
Movement	Self Winding Mechanical
Dial	Black, Domed
Crystal	Domed Sapphire Crystal
Battery	approx. 70 hours
Bracelet	Riveted Steel Bracelet

Who wears Tudor Black Bay?

Tudor Black Bay is not just another cheap copy of Rolex. It is one of the most recognizable brand in the divers watch market. With its diverse palate of design, specs and prices – the collection can offer premium quality watches that rival even its siblings company Rolex while also meeting the demand of people looking for more affordable options.

Buyers Review

Tudor Watches was not founded to rival Rolex, but to provide a more affordable options to the collectors. But due to the shrinking differences in quality between the watches, the argument about which is better is rising – most saying that Tudor provides a lot more than what the prices meet. Here are some reviews of people who have experienced with both watches.

Conclusion

Owning a Tudor is a experience, the quality of luxury watches and the affordability it offers is a great deal for many. With Tudor, you get a actually good dive watch on a price that is hard to believe. Registered by the founder of Rolex itself, Tudor watches has been successful in making a name for itself with its innovating ideas and robust designing. Tudor Black Ray is just the tip of the iceberg to what the company has yet to achieve. It would not be audacious to say than Tudor might one day take over its sibling Rolex in popularity because of its ability to provide quality watches in affordable prices.

Some Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tudor as good as Rolex?

Yes, Tudor watches have always been just as good as Rolex. While the brands will always be unique in design, the differences between the two are shrinking every year as Tudor continues to grow

Who is the owner of Tudor watches?

Registered in 1926 by Hans Wilsdorf, founder of Rolex, the brand remains a sister company to Rolex; both companies are owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation.

Is Tudor a luxury brand?

With a long-standing history of precision and a determination to innovate and push the boundaries, it’s little wonder that Tudor has cemented itself as a leading name in luxury watchmaking.

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