Introducing the Tudor Black Bay 54

The time has finally come. Tudor enthusiasts rejoice. The brand is finally releasing the truest to the original brand’s DNA 37mm Black Bay 54. I mean, is it a Black Bay but smaller? Yes. But also, there are some interesting design choices that spice the watch up a little bit and harken back to an earlier time in the brand’s history. So what are those changes? Let’s get into it.

THE BASICS:

Brand : Tudor

Model : Black Bay 54

Case Material : Stainless Steel

Case Size : 37mm x 11.24mm

Water Resistance : 200m

Movement : MT5400

Movement Specs: Automatic, 70-Hour Power Reserve, 4-Hz

Strap Options : Black Rubber Strap or Stainless Steel Bracelet

THE JUICE:

Yes, I’ve seen the meme pages. “It’s just a Black Bay but smaller”. And while that’s partially true, this is actually a request from a lot of enthusiasts from Tudor. First, it’s probably the closest to the brand’s 1954 models we’ll probably ever get - But with some modern upgrades. For starters, the hashes on the chapter ring have been reduces slightly, the handset has been updated and includes a little pinch at the base, reflective of the brand’s more vintage models.

Further, enthusiasts will notice that the model does not have a date. It’s simply a clean sub-style dive watch in a 37mm case. It even maintains it’s 200m of water resistance, which isn’t often the case with dive watches of this size. The Black Bay 54 has some modern guts with the MT5400 movement - You’ll recognize it from the Pelegos. It’s a COSC certified movement with superb accuracy and a whopping 70-hour power reserve. The watch comes fitted with a rubber strap, or you can upgrade to the stainless steel bracelet for about $200 - A move we’d definitely make.

Look, let’s give credit where it’s due. Tudor is one of those brands that constantly has it’s fingers on the pulse of it’s enthusiasts. It’s hard to argue with a brand that actually listens to what it’s people want. It’s a rarity in the industry, and something admirable. Is it just a smaller Black Bay? Kinda, yes. But it’s exactly what a lot of people wanted and Tudor obliged. It gets me excited to see what comes out of Tudor in the coming years because there’s a lot on my wishlist.

How Much Does the Tudor Black Bay 54 Cost?

Price for the Tudor Black Bay 54 is a modest $3,850 USD on bracelet, or a little bit cheaper at $3,625 USD on the rubber strap - Though, we prefer the bracelet every time. You can read more about this release at tudorwatch.com.