TUDOR Black Bay Chrono S&G

BLACK BAY CHRONO S&G

 

The first TUDOR chronograph, with a self-winding Manufacture Calibre, column wheel and vertical clutch is now available in an S&G version.

 

Since the presentation of TUDOR’s first chronograph in 1970, of the Oysterdate, the brand has always produced watches that are closely tied to the world of motorsports. In the same way, since 1954 TUDOR has been constantly improving its professional divers' watches. The daringly hybrid Black Bay Chrono S&G chronograph (S&G stands for Steel & Gold) combines this aquatic heritage, represented by the Black Bay family, with the queen of the racetrack, the chronograph, for a precious sporty-chic result with an undeniable touch of nostalgia.

 TUDOR Black Bay Chrono S&G

THE SPIRIT OF LAND AND SEA

Remaining faithful to the Black Bay aesthetic, the Black Bay Chrono S&G model makes the famous "snowflake" hands - the signature of TUDOR divers' watches since 1969 - its own in a gold version refined for optimum readability against the domed matt-black dial. Its counters are hollowed and their champagne-colour creates optimum contrast. Following the TUDOR chronograph tradition, a date aperture is positioned at 6 o'clock. The main Black Bay characteristics are retained, in a slim 41-millimetre steel case and equipped with yellow-gold pushers inspired by the very first generation of TUDOR chronographs. A fixed bezel in yellow gold with a black anodised aluminium insert and tachymetric scale completes the face of this elegant, sporty chronograph.

TUDOR Black Bay Chrono S&G 

MANUFACTURE CHRONOGRAPH CALIBRE MT5813

With a 70-hour power reserve, a silicon balance spring and Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute certification, the Manufacture chronograph Calibre MT5813 that drives the Black Bay Chrono S&G model is a high-performance movement. It was designed in the purest watchmaking tradition, with a column-wheel mechanism and vertical clutch. In keeping with the TUDOR philosophy of quality, it presents extraordinary robustness and reliability, guaranteed by an array of extreme tests applied to all TUDOR products.

 

Derived from the Manufacture chronograph calibre Breitling 01, with a high-precision regulating organ developed by TUDOR and dedicated finishes, this movement is the result of a lasting collaboration between the two brands. They have chosen to pool their expertise in the design and production of certain mechanical movements, which they use jointly.

 TUDOR Black Bay Chrono S&G

BRACELET, JACQUARD OR BUND STRAP

The fabric strap is one of the signatures of TUDOR, which remains one of the first watch brands to offer it. Woven on 19th-century Jacquard looms by a 150-year-old family firm from the region of St-Etienne, its manufacturing quality and comfort on the wrist are unique. The Black Bay Chrono model presents a black strap, chosen by TUDOR and woven by the firm. The model is also available with a steel and yellow gold bracelet inspired by the folding riveted bracelets of TUDOR watches produced in the 1950's and 60's. These were famous for having rivet heads for attaching the links, shown on the side of the bracelet as well as a stepped construction. These two aesthetic details are incorporated into the new model, integrating modern manufacturing methods using solid links. Finally, in a spirit of 1970's racing, the Black Bay Chrono offers a bund type option in brown aged leather with ecru stitching and a folding clasp.

 TUDOR Black Bay Chrono S&G

THE ESSENCE OF BLACK BAY

Like other models in the Black Bay line, the Black Bay Chrono S&G model features a dial inspired by the TUDOR divers’ watches produced in the 1950's. It also adopts the characteristic angular hands known to collectors as "snowflake" that appeared in the brand’s 1969 catalogue. Finally, the large winding crown, characteristic of the first generation of TUDOR divers' watches, is also adopted in this model.

 TUDOR Black Bay Chrono S&G

The Black Bay line is the result of the subtle blend of traditional aesthetics and contemporary watchmaking. Far from simply being an identical re-release of a classic, it brings together over 60 years of TUDOR divers' watches and yet remains firmly anchored in the present. Whilst it is neo-vintage in conception, its manufacturing techniques, reliability, robustness and the quality of its finish are consistent with today's most rigorous requirements.

 TUDOR Black Bay Chrono S&G


 

REFERENCE 79363N

 

CASE

41 mm steel case with polished and satin finish

 TUDOR Black Bay Chrono S&G

BEZEL

Fixed yellow gold bezel with matt black anodised aluminium disc with tachymetric scale, yellow gold markings

 

WINDING CROWN

Yellow gold screw-down winding crown with the TUDOR rose in relief

Yellow gold screw-down pushers at 2 and 4 o'clock

 TUDOR Black Bay Chrono S&G

DIAL

Black with champagne-coloured counters, domed

Date at 6 o'clock

 

CRYSTAL

Domed sapphire crystal

TUDOR Black Bay Chrono S&G 

WATERPROOFNESS

Waterproof to 200 m (660 ft)

 

BRACELET

Riveted steel and yellow gold bracelet, polished and satin finish, or in brown leather with

removable bund, with folding clasp and safety catch, or black fabric strap with buckle

 

MOVEMENT

Manufacture Calibre MT5813 (COSC) with chronograph function

Self-winding mechanical chronograph movement with bidirectional rotor system

 

POWER RESERVE

Approximately 70 hours

 

PRECISION

Swiss chronometer officially certified by the COSC

(Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute)

 

FUNCTIONS

Central hour and minute hands

Chronograph seconds in the centre

Chronograph 45-minute counter at 3 o'clock

Small seconds at 9 o'clock

Instantaneous date at 6 o'clock with rapid adjustment without non-correction range

Stop seconds for precise time setting

 

OSCILLATOR

Variable inertia balance, micro-adjustment by screw

Non-magnetic silicon balance spring

Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4Hz)

 

TOTAL DIAMETER

30.4 mm

 

THICKNESS

7.23 mm

 

JEWELS

41 jewels

TUDOR Black Bay Chrono S&G