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  • Manufacturer: Tudor
    Year: Circa 2021
    Reference No: 79230N
    Case No: Q289’983
    Model Name: Heritage Black Bay
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. MT5602, 25 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Tudor riveted bracelet, max length 180mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Tudor deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 41mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Tudor guarantee dated 19th August 2021, instruction manual, product literature, 3 additional links, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Channeling the spirit of Tudor's pioneering mid-century diving watches, the contemporary Black Bay collection has become an instant icon amongst horology aficionados. Encapsulating the most cherished design cues of Tudor's vintage tool watches, the Black Bay is a marriage of robust utility and refined aesthetics. Its domed crystal and prominent winding crown recall the pragmatic visual identity of early Tudor divers, while its snowflake hands and riveted bracelet nod to the rugged functionality of these tool watch forebears.

    Circling the face with understated splendor, the present Heritage Black Bay's bezel integrates an aluminum insert and subtly coined edge. This black variant ref. 70230N displays a deep obsidian hue, interrupted only by a vivid red triangle at the zero marker - a nod to the most iconic Tudor divers of yore. Clean minimalist markings complete the bezel's artful simplicity. Together, these elements create a handsome and capable modern timepiece.

    Offered in barely worn condition, the present example from circa 2021 comes complete with guarantee and presentation box. Bridging past and present, the Black Bay continues Tudor's heritage of performance, reliability and style. For devotees of the brand's storied history, it is an ode to the spirit of early Tudor divers in a thoroughly modern form.

  • Artist Biography

    Tudor

    Swiss • 1926

    Almost twenty years after Rolex was founded, Hans Wilsdorf established Tudor with the intention of making more affordable watches without compromising the quality for which Rolex was renowned. Tudor was named after the British Dynasty that ruled England from 1485 to 1603, and their symbol came from the "War of Roses." After interchanging Rose and Shield symbols for a number of years, the firm replaced the Rose with the Shield logo from the 1960s until today.

    Some of the most recognized vintage models made by Tudor include the Submariner, a waterproof model first introduced in 1954, the Oysterdate, the earliest versions of which were nicknamed the "Monte-Carlo," the Heritage, which included the date at 6 o'clock, as well as the Pelagos, which translates to "deep sea" in Greek.

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 79230N
A fine and attractive stainless steel diver's wristwatch with bracelet, center seconds, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 2021
41mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$20,000 - 40,000 
€2,400-4,800
$2,600-5,100

Sold for HK$20,320

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII

Hong Kong Auction 24-25 November 2023