The true magic here lies in the brand’s ability to present us with a design language whose foundations are some 70-odd years old, yet the final product has stemmed into a handsome, modern day timepiece. Perhaps one of the most distinctive differences between the Black Bays and the big brother Rolex Submariners is the absence of crown-guards protecting the winding crowns on the former, a design element that again harps back to the first generations of Tudor dive watches. Just like my BB58 Navy Blue, the Tudor Black Bay Bronze 43 also features the iconic angular hands - “Snowflake” - that again while being a feature of the end 1960s, manage to look contemporary and modern. Inspired by Tudor’s naval history and fitted with the in-house TUDOR Calibre MT5601, the BBB line is essentially a dive watch collection that is inspired by the brand’s divers’ watches that were produced in the 1950’s.
#Bronze watch natural patina series#
Tudor may be most popular for its Black Bay (BB) Fifty-Eight series these days, what with last year’s Navy-blue iteration deservingly winning the GPHG, but the Black Bay Bronze (BBB) divers are remarkably charming in their own right, owing to the larger 43mm case diameter suited for those with not-so-slim wrists, and for those enthusiasts who would like to show their own story courtesy the unique patina these watches develop over time thanks to its bronze case Our In-person Impression It is now also available via their E-Boutique here Suited For It is the second regular production variation of the watches-in-bronze collection by Tudor that was first revealed in 2016 in a brown version that won the “Petite Aiguille” prize at the 2016 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, a feat repeated last year by Black Bay Fifty-Eight.īetween these two, there have been two more variations, one blue-coloured limited to European retailer Bucherer (and now that’s also made its foray into US), and one one-off khaki-green piece for the Only Watch Auction.Īvailable At: J Farren-Price Sydney, 80 Castlereagh St, Sydney (02 9231 3299).
M79250BA-0001 (fabric strap variation) retailing for $5’650 AUD. M79250BA-0001 (leather strap reviewed here) or ref. The Watch: The 2019 slate-grey Tudor Black Bay Bronze 43 ref. Given Tudor does something with this range every couple of years or so since its inception, perhaps there may be another version releasing soon? In the meanwhile, let’s check out this bronzed beauty, courtesy of J Farren-Price Sydney Please note that none of our posts are sponsored so if you like our work, you can support us by buying us a coffee. Let The Patina Reveal The Story of Your Own Time With The Tudor Black Bay Bronze 43Įditor’s note: As we wait for Tudor to announce its new 2021 novelties at the upcoming Watches & Wonders digital fair next month, we go hands-on with one of the existing gems from the brand, the Tudor Black Bay Bronze 43. Luxury Watch reviews for the Grail Collector
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