{"product_id":"case-285-tudor-black-bay-gmt-pepsi-ref-79830rb","title":"Case #285 — Tudor Black Bay GMT “Pepsi”  Ref. 79830RB","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase #285 — Tudor Black Bay GMT “Pepsi”  Ref. 79830RB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"78\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Investigation\u003cbr data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"116\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Pre-Owned\u003cbr data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eScope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003cbr data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"184\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tss1oi\" data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e🔎 Case Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eTudor Black Bay GMT Ref. 79830RB\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together Tudor’s vintage-inspired design language with the practical functionality of a true travel watch. Instantly recognizable by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"432\"\u003ered and blue “Pepsi” bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e, this model has become one of the most popular references within the modern Tudor lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eThe anodized aluminum bezel allows the wearer to track \u003cstrong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"602\"\u003emultiple time zones\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it especially useful for travelers or collectors who regularly coordinate across regions. The dial remains clean and highly legible, with Tudor’s signature \u003cstrong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"807\"\u003esnowflake hands and luminous markers\u003c\/strong\u003e providing excellent contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eThe watch carries the rugged tool-watch presence the Black Bay series is known for, while still maintaining balanced proportions that work comfortably for everyday wear. The steel bracelet complements the case design and gives the watch a strong, cohesive profile on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eThis example dates to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e and is presented in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003every good pre-owned condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing normal signs of careful wear consistent with regular use. The dial and sapphire crystal remain clean, and the case retains strong lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eThe watch includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the bracelet is currently \u003cstrong data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003esized to fit approximately a 7.5-inch wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vigvny\" data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e🕰️ The Evidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 79830RB\u003cbr data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tudor Black Bay GMT\u003cbr data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bi-Directional Rotating GMT Bezel with Red and Blue Aluminum Insert\u003cbr data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire\u003cbr data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black with Luminous Markers\u003cbr data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tudor Automatic GMT Movement\u003cbr data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel Bracelet\u003cbr data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eBracelet Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.5\" wrist\u003cbr data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003cbr data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good pre-owned condition with normal signs of wear consistent with careful use. Dial and crystal remain clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cqo263\" data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e🌍 The GMT Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003eGMT watches allow collectors to track \u003cstrong data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003etwo or more time zones simultaneously\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them particularly appealing for travel and international communication. Tudor’s GMT platform combines that practicality with the vintage styling that defines the Black Bay series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003ePepsi bezel configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e has become one of the most recognizable GMT aesthetics in watchmaking and remains highly sought after among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11nlzpb\" data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003e🌟 Collector Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003eExamples that include \u003cstrong data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly from recent production years such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e, remain appealing to collectors seeking documented examples of Tudor’s modern GMT platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2984\"\u003eThe Black Bay GMT continues to hold a strong position in the secondary market thanks to its combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2983\"\u003eheritage design, modern engineering, and practical functionality\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"2989\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7nsfpj\" data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003e🌟 Celebrity Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003eTudor watches have become increasingly visible among athletes, explorers, and enthusiasts who appreciate the brand’s blend of vintage styling and contemporary watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3196\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ruyvi3\" data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3223\"\u003e🧾 From the Case File\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3411\"\u003e“Recovered in very good pre-owned condition with box, papers, and cards dated 2021. Bracelet currently sized for approximately a 7.5-inch wrist. Classic Tudor GMT ‘Pepsi’ configuration.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3416\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"z3v7b\" data-start=\"3418\" data-end=\"3437\"\u003e🗝️ BST Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3668\"\u003eCase #285 delivers one of Tudor’s most recognizable modern sport watches. With its \u003cstrong data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3595\"\u003ePepsi GMT bezel, documented 2021 set, and strong everyday versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Black Bay GMT remains a cornerstone reference in the Tudor lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3711\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3711\"\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55358627938607,"sku":null,"price":3250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/IMG_3038_a41ea2e3-ab2f-41d2-9657-90b34061bc49.jpg?v=1773702017","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-285-tudor-black-bay-gmt-pepsi-ref-79830rb","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}