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Overview
The Black Bay GMT S&G — affectionately known as the “Root Beer” — blends the rugged functionality of Tudor’s travel-ready GMT with the warmth of steel and gold. At 41mm, it balances presence and comfort, while the brown-and-black bezel delivers vintage-inspired charm with modern execution. This example comes in beautiful shape, full kit intact, making it a complete dossier.
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Character
• Case Size: 41mm stainless steel & 18k yellow gold
• Bezel: Bidirectional rotatable, brown/black aluminum GMT insert
• Dial: Black with gilt accents, luminous markers
• Movement: Caliber MT5652 (in-house, COSC-certified GMT, 70-hour reserve)
• Crystal: Domed sapphire
• Water Resistance: 200m
• Strap: OEM fabric strap with gold accent and signed buckle
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Provenance
Introduced in 2018, the Black Bay GMT “Root Beer” adds a splash of vintage Rolex/Tudor two-tone DNA to the modern GMT revival. The warm champagne tones and gilt details channel the golden age of travel while delivering the full METAS-certified technical punch of Tudor’s manufacture movement.
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Story
Case 0104 arrives in very beautiful condition, full kit included, with every detail intact. A versatile travel watch that doesn’t just track multiple time zones — it does so with undeniable wrist presence. For collectors, it’s one of the most charismatic Black Bays produced in recent years.
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Persons of Interest
The “Root Beer” aesthetic has been tied to jet-age glamour and is favored by those who want a GMT with more personality than the usual Pepsi or Coke bezels. Collectors prize it as a bridge between heritage flair and modern tool-watch toughness.