The new TUDOR Heritage Black Bay is the latest addition to the Heritage collection launched in 2010 which is aimed at drawing together some of the brand’s emblematic models, inspired by its past and revisited.
The Heritage Black Bay is a perfect embodiment of TUDOR’s vintage spirit and is inspired by a diving model that first appeared in 1954 and continually evolved until the 1980s. Its domed dial − an exquisite vintage detail − unusual burgundy colour bezel and “snowflake” hands all helped build the reputation of this iconic model during a period that saw the emergence of the very first divers’ watches.
The Heritage Black Bay is inspired by the 1954 model, and it’s slender, elongated lugs, reworked and resized to produce a contemporary steel case with a diameter of 41 mm, waterproof to 200 metres (660 feet) and enhanced by a domed crystal.
The black dial, which is also elegantly domed, displays generous luminescent hour markers for perfect visibility. Like that of the hour markers, the pink gold of the hands represents a gentle hint of nostalgia, suggesting the characteristic patina of older timepieces.
The burgundy colour of the unidirectional rotatable bezel, an original feature exclusive to TUDOR – faithful to the original 1970s models – is given a matt finish here, to beautiful effect. As attention to detail is always important to TUDOR, a similar touch of burgundy red appears on the insert of the winding crown, which is engraved with the TUDOR rose.
Equipped with the new folding clasp developed by TUDOR, the Heritage Black Bay model is delivered with a black fabric strap and a steel bracelet, or with a black fabric strap and a second strap in exclusive aged leather.
Technical details
Model: TUDOR HERITAGE BLACK BAY, Reference 79220R
– 41 mm steel case with polished and satin finish
– Unidirectional rotatable bezel in steel with burgundy red disc
– Self-winding mechanical movement
– Power reserve of approximately 38 hours
– Screw-down steel winding crown engraved with the TUDOR rose
– Domed sapphire crystal
– Waterproof to 200 m (660 ft)
– Steel bracelet or leather strap with folding clasp and safety catch, additional fabric strap with buckle
