Tudor 79220N Black Bay Black Steel Black Dial

The Tudor Heritage Black Bay reference 79220N, introduced in late 2015 and produced only briefly into early 2016, is a quintessential modern dive watch that channels Tudor’s storied past with compelling authenticity. Its 41 mm stainless steel case, finished with polished and satin surfaces, houses a matte black gilt dial adorned with the iconic snowflake hands and gilt indices, evoking the brand’s Submariner lineage. Under the domed sapphire crystal, the watch is powered by a Tudor-modified ETA 2824-2 automatic movement, offering a robust 38-hour power reserve and a smooth 28,800 vph beat rate. With a depth rating of 200 meters, the Black Bay 79220N is both capable and wearable, its slim profile aided by the ETA caliber enhancing comfort on the wrist. The unidirectional matte black bezel with a red triangle at 12 o’clock and the oversized screw-down crown engraved with the Tudor rose reinforce its vintage-inspired design language. Although originally offered with a steel bracelet, the variant on a black calfskin strap adds a dressier, more refined character while maintaining its tool-watch DNA. Collectors prize the 79220N for its short production run, the “smiley” curved text dial, and the rare presence of the Tudor rose logo, all of which contribute to its rising desirability and historical significance within the Black Bay lineage. Like New with Tudor box and papers dated 2017.