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TUDOR
TUDOR Black Bay Ceramic
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HOW DO YOU RAISE THE BAR FOR THE WILDLY POPULAR TUDOR BLACK BAY LINE? WITH THE NEW TUDOR BLACK BAY CERAMIC
It was the year 2012 when TUDOR first introduced its modern interpretation of the popular Submariner design with the Black Bay line. The Black Bay ultimately is a greatest hits compilation of TUDOR’s iconic aesthetic elements including the signature snowflake hands, the domed dial, and the large crown. In 2016, the Black Bay line was equipped with its own in-house movement, the calibre MT5602 and is still powering the Black Bay until the present day. At Baselworld 2018, the Black Bay achieved major commercial success with the launch of the Black Bay Fifty-Eight, propelling the diver’s watch back into mainstream popularity and setting up a wonderful momentum for the new TUDOR Black Bay Ceramic, a watch for adventurous individuals.
TUDOR Black Bay Ceramic with black fabric strip with cream band By Mulyadi Kurniawan
The case back provides a view of the MT5602-1U calibre
A closer look at the watch dial
Keeping the exterior appearance true to its DNA, the Black Bay Ceramic comes in a 41 mm matt black ceramic case. The full ceramic case is one of the highlights of this launch; with characteristics such as corrosion resistance, scratch resistance, lightweight while being tough altogether; ceramic is the perfect case material to modernise the Black Bay model.
While the case middle section is made of ceramic, both the crown and the bezel are made of PVD treated stainless steel. This is mainly a way to ensure protection for the important components inside the watch that are prone to wear or impact. Such is the nature of ceramic despite its virtues, it is nonetheless a more brittle material when compared to stainless steel. On top, a raised dome sapphire crystal covers the snowflake hour hands that are charged with Lume in cream coloured Superluminova to improve legibility and contrast against the black dial.
Under the dial, the MT5602-1U calibre, which is a variation of the MT5602 found in classic Black Bay models, is COSC-certified and METAS-certified – both for its robustness and precision. Certified a Master Chronometer, METAS certification tests precision in varying situations including temperatures, positions and at different power reserve levels as well
as magnetic force. The calibre provides the timepiece with a 70-hour power reserve and is “weekend-proof”, meaning the owner can take it off on a Friday and wear it once again the following Monday without winding the watch.
TUDOR has chosen to display this proud achievement under a sapphire crystal case back. The MT5602-1U calibre is dressed in an all black ensemble instead of the typical frosted, rhodium-plated finish while its bridges and mainplate boast alternate polished, sandblasted surfaces with laser decorations, making the Black Bay Ceramic case back a true sight to behold, and to be proud of.
TUDOR Black Bay Ceramic with hybrid leather and rubber strap
With its stealthy appearance, the Black Bay Ceramic comes supplied with two straps: a black hybrid leather and rubber strap as well as a complimentary black fabric strap with cream band. This lends elegant appeal to the all-black high-tech look, making the timepiece a worthy addition to the already wildly popular and successful Black Bay line. The Black Bay Ceramic comes with a transferable five-year guarantee.
