The Tudor Black Bay Heritage represents a distilled version of the brand’s iconic dive watch DNA into a versatile all-purpose sports watch. By replacing the archetypal rotating bezel with a fixed, polished steel surface, the design shifts its functional context from a specialized tool to a robust daily wearer. It nonetheless retains the collection's most recognizable historical cues, most notably the 'Snowflake' handset first seen on Tudor Submariners issued to the French Marine Nationale in the 1970s.
Conceived in 1926 by Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf, Tudor’s original mission was to offer the dependability of a Rolex at a more accessible price point, initially utilizing robust third-party movements within Rolex-supplied Oyster cases. The brand forged its own distinct identity through military adoption, most notably by the French Marine Nationale.
The modern era, heralded by the successful Black Bay collection, saw Tudor masterfully reinterpret this rich heritage for a modern audience. Their revival is strengthened by a strategic shift to produce calibres in-house, solidifying Tudor’s transition into a fully integrated watchmaker.
Overall Grade: 8.5 / 10 | Great Condition, Light Visible Wear Production: 2019 Contents: Full-set Genre: Sports Watch
Size: 41mm Thickness: 11.2mm Lug Width: 22mm
Case: Stainless steel, mirror and satin finished, light visible wear Bezel: Stainless steel, dome, mirror finished, light visible wear Dial: Black dial, applied hour markers, "Smiley" self-winding text Hands: Steel snowflake hands
Crown: Stainless steel signed screw-down crown, light visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, light visible wear Bracelet: Stainless steel Oyster-style bracelet, light visible wear Caseback: Stainless steel, solid, screw-down, light visible wear Movement: Automatic Caliber: Modified ETA base automatic