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Case #100: Tudor Black Bay Heritage  Ref: 79230R

Case #100: Tudor Black Bay Heritage Ref: 79230R

Sale price  $2,650.00 USD Regular price  $3,000.00 USD
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🗂️ Case #100: Tudor Black Bay Heritage

Ref: 79230R — Full Kit | Excellent Pre-Owned Condition


đź§­ Character

The Black Bay Heritage 79230R is Tudor’s crown jewel of retro-inspired dive watches. Its rich burgundy bezel, gilt accents, and iconic snowflake hands make it instantly recognizable — a vintage-inspired diver with modern performance. Rugged yet refined, it’s a watch that carries character and history on the wrist. In excellent pre-owned condition with a full kit, it’s ready to wear or collect.


đź§ľ Provenance

  • Reference: 79230R

  • 41mm stainless steel case

  • Burgundy anodized aluminum bezel insert

  • Black dial with gilt details & snowflake hands

  • Automatic Tudor Caliber MT5602 (COSC certified, 70-hour power reserve)

  • Sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance

  • Stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp

  • Full Kit: box, papers, warranty card

  • Condition: Excellent pre-owned


🧑🎤 Celebrity & Brand Provenance

  • David Beckham has been spotted wearing various Tudor Black Bays in public appearances.

  • Lady Gaga has appeared in Tudor campaigns.

  • Tudor ambassadors also include Jay Chou (internationally), who embodies the adventurous and stylish spirit of the brand.

This model captures Tudor’s value proposition: you get the heritage, build quality, and in-house COSC-certified movement of a Rolex Submariner, at a fraction of the price. The 79230R delivers almost all the wrist presence and durability of a Submariner without the premium markup, making it one of the best value propositions in modern luxury watch collecting.


🕵️ Story

Case #100 is a standout in the BST archives. The 79230R isn’t just a watch — it’s a bridge between Tudor’s storied past and modern horology. Its red bezel became a defining signature for the Black Bay line, and the COSC-certified MT5602 movement ensures reliability far beyond the era it pays homage to.

Compared to its Rolex Submariner equivalent, this watch punches above its weight: the craftsmanship is there, the history is there, and the collector’s appeal is undeniable — all at a price that leaves room for more watches in the safe. Full kit and excellent condition make this suspect a rare opportunity.


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