While Tudor used to be known as the poor man’s Rolex, they have long since stepped out from behind Rolex’s shadow. With an impressive and great looking collection, they have created a fantastic catalog of watches over the years. Their best-selling model, the Black Bay, is a great example of a modern tool watch with historic influences. Our preferred model is the 79220B, despite it coming with a standard movement (ETA 2824) like all models produced before 2015. This version resembles the historic model a bit more with its old rose logo and curved writing on the dial.

• Ref: 79220B, 79220N, 79220R
• Diameter: 41.00 mm
• Thickness: 13.00 mm
• Lug width: 22.00 mm
• Caliber: ETA 2824

On new models like the PVD coated Tudor Black Bay Dark (79230DK), the rose log has been replaced by a shield. The movement on the 79230 models has been developed in-house, it is the COSC certified MT5602 automatic movement. The rotating bezel is in aluminum and is available in black, red and blue.

• Ref: 79230R, 79230DK
• Diameter: 41.00 mm
• Thickness: 13.00 mm
• Lug width: 22.00 mm
• Caliber: Tudor MT5602