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Ref. 79030N
Status: Active Investigation
Condition: Excellent Pre-Owned
Scope: Box, Papers, and Cards
🔎 Case Notes
The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Ref. 79030N has become one of the most celebrated dive watches in Tudor’s modern lineup. Inspired by the brand’s historic 1958 diver, the Fifty-Eight refines vintage design cues into a contemporary watch that feels balanced, purposeful, and exceptionally wearable.
The watch features the signature black dial with warm gilt accents, paired with a matching black aluminum dive bezel. Tudor’s iconic snowflake hands and luminous markers ensure excellent legibility while maintaining the design language that has defined the Black Bay line.
At 39mm, the BB58 hits a size many collectors consider the modern sweet spot — offering presence on the wrist while remaining compact enough for everyday comfort. This example is presented in excellent pre-owned condition, with minimal signs of wear. The dial and crystal remain clean, and the bracelet presents very well.
The watch includes box, papers, and cards and is currently sized to fit approximately a 7-inch wrist.
🕰️ The Evidence
Reference: 79030N
Model: Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight
Case: 39 mm Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black Aluminum Unidirectional Dive Bezel
Crystal: Domed Sapphire
Dial: Black with Gilt Accents & Snowflake Hands
Movement: Tudor Automatic
Bracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet
Bracelet Fit: Approximately 7" wrist
Water Resistance: 200 m
Accessories: Box, Papers, and Cards
Condition Notes: Excellent overall; minimal signs of wear; dial and crystal clean; bracelet well preserved.
🌊 The BB58 Benchmark
When Tudor introduced the Fifty-Eight, it quickly became a modern benchmark for dive watches. Its vintage-inspired aesthetic combined with modern reliability created a piece that appeals equally to new collectors and seasoned enthusiasts.
Collectors value the 79030N for:
Ideal 39mm proportions
Warm gilt-accent dial design
Classic dive-watch functionality
Exceptional everyday versatility
Few watches balance heritage and modern wearability as naturally as the BB58.
🌟 Collector Provenance
Examples in excellent pre-owned condition with box, papers, and cards remain especially desirable among collectors. The BB58 continues to maintain strong demand due to its balanced proportions and timeless design.
🌟 Celebrity Provenance
The Tudor Black Bay line has appeared on the wrists of athletes, actors, and collectors around the world. The Fifty-Eight, in particular, has developed a reputation as the thinking collector’s dive watch — understated, capable, and authentic.
🧾 From the Case File
“Recovered complete with box, papers, and cards. Excellent pre-owned condition with minimal signs of wear. Bracelet currently sized for approximately a 7-inch wrist. A clean example of one of Tudor’s most respected modern divers.”
🗝️ BST Verdict
Case #270 presents the Black Bay Fifty-Eight in the configuration collectors consistently seek — excellent condition, box, papers, and cards, and the timeless black-and-gilt dial execution.
Balanced, versatile, and enduringly collectible, the BB58 remains one of Tudor’s strongest modern releases.
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