Introducing The New Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT

Slimmer case, featuring a burgundy and black bezel with gilded accents

Tudor is introducing a new addition to its esteemed Black Bay collection, the Black Bay 58 GMT. This fresh model harkens back to an era when the thrill of traversing time zones was complemented by an aura of glamour and sophistication. Equipped with TUDOR’s innovative mid-size GMT Manufacture Caliber, it features a captivating blend of burgundy, black, and gilt tones.
The last black Bay introduced from the company before watches and wonders 2024, was the Out of the Ordinary Color After the Company's Collaboration with the American Football Club Inter Miami. The Black Bay Chrono Pink Dial.
Named in homage to the year marking the debut of TUDOR's inaugural divers’ watch capable of withstanding depths of up to 200 meters, the Black Bay 58 GMT made its debut at Baselworld in March 2018. The timepiece is adorned with elegant gilt accents adorning the hour markers, hands, and the dual-tone bezel.

This model boasts a 39mm diameter case, adhering to the distinctive proportions of the 1950s era. The bidirectional bezel sports a striking combination of burgundy and black hues, the two-tone areas are made of anodised aluminium, adorned with a gilt 24-hour scale, consistent with the overarching design aesthetics of the Black Bay series. At 12.8mm, it possesses a slimmer profile compared to the 15mm thickness of the 41mm Black Bay GMT. Crafted with a blend of brushed and polished surfaces, and adorned with bevelled lugs, it is capped off with a domed sapphire crystal.

The gently domed matte black dial features a subtle radial brush texture, complemented by elegant golden accents, reminiscent of the glamour associated with air travel during the 1950s. True to the Black Bay tradition, it showcases the iconic snowflake hands for both hours and GMT functionality. The applied indices are framed in gilt and filled with Super-LumiNova, mirroring the luminous treatment applied to the four central hands, including the distinctive lollipop seconds hand. Positioned at 3 o’clock, the instantaneous date window serves as a crucial feature for GMT models, synchronized with the jumping hour hand for seamless functionality.

The movement powering this timepiece is the state-of-the-art MT5450-U. developed by Tudor and made by Kenissi, Operating at a frequency of 4 Hz, this movement measures 30.3 x 6.14mm and features a non-magnetic silicon balance spring, ensuring precision and reliability. With a maximum power reserve of 65 hours.

As a contemporary Tudor movement, the MT5450-U is distinguished by its METAS certification as a chronometer, in addition to being COSC-certified. The inclusion of the letter "U" in its name signifies its anti-magnetic properties, with the shape of a horseshoe, symbolizing resistance to magnetic fields.

The case of this watch offers versatility, allowing for customization with either a three-link rivet-style steel bracelet or a black rubber strap. Both options come equipped with Tudor’s T-fit clasp, enabling easy length adjustment without the need for tools.

for prices the steel bracelet priced at CHF 4,300 which is equivalent to 17,400 AED, and the rubber strap priced at CHF 4,100 which is equivalent to 16,500 AED.

 

For more information please visit Tudor Official website.

Technical specifications: Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT
  1. Reference: M7939G1A0NRU-0001 steel bracelet
                      M7939G1A0NRU-0002 rubber strap
  2. Case: stainless steel case, brushed with polished casebands, 24h bidirectional rotating bezel in steel with black and burgundy anodised aluminum inserts, white-coloured tachymeter scale, screw-down crown and pushers, screwed caseback, domed sapphire crystal
  3. Size: 39 mm
  4. Thickness: 12.8 mm
  5. Water resistance: 200 m
  6. Dial: matte black color, domed, date window at 3 o'clock, gilded minute track and logo and writing, applied hours indices field with super luminova, gilt-framed snowflake hour and GMT hand, minutes and central lollipop seconds hands all with SLN
  7. Movement: Caliber MT5450-U, Kenissi company made, silicon balance springCOSC and METAS chronometer certification, 27 jewels
  8. Power reserve: 65 hours
  9. Frequency:   28,800 vph (4 Hz)
  10. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, GMT, date
  11. Bracelet / Strap: 3-link stainless steel bracelet or black rubber strap, both with Tudor T-fit clasp 
  12. Price: steel bracelet CHF 4,300 which is equivalent to 17,400 AED
              rubber strap CHF 4,100 which is equivalent to 16,500 AED

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