{"product_id":"case-338-tudor-heritage-black-bay-41-blue-ref-79230b","title":"Case #338 — Tudor Heritage Black Bay 41 Blue Ref. 79230B","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1669z28\" data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"141\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eCase #338 — Tudor Heritage Black Bay 41 Blue Ref. 79230B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"266\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Investigation\u003cbr data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Pre-Owned\u003cbr data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eScope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003cbr data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xxz1s1\" data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e🔎 Case Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eThe Tudor Heritage Black Bay 41 Blue Ref. 79230B is one of the strongest expressions of the earlier Black Bay formula — a watch that carries the core design language of the collection in a clean, versatile 41mm format with a matte blue bezel that gives it a little more personality than the black-dial standard. It keeps the defining Black Bay features intact: domed crystal, large crown, snowflake hands, and the vintage-inspired dive-watch profile that helped establish the line as one of Tudor’s modern pillars. The Heritage Black Bay 79230 series uses Tudor’s Manufacture Calibre \u003cstrong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eMT5602\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e41mm steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"938\"\u003e200m water resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"966\"\u003edomed sapphire crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003ematt anodized aluminum bezel insert\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eWhat makes this reference especially appealing is the balance it strikes. It has enough vintage influence to feel rooted in Tudor’s dive-watch history, but it still wears like a modern sports watch with real daily practicality. The blue bezel gives the watch a sharper, more distinctive look while staying firmly within the classic Black Bay vocabulary. It feels substantial without being overdone, and the bracelet execution keeps it versatile enough to move easily between daily wear and a more collector-focused rotation. The Heritage Black Bay 79230B was one of the blue-bezel variants in this pre-METAS Black Bay generation, with Tudor’s rose-signed crown and the MT5602 manufacture movement. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eThis example dates to 2023 and is presented in very good pre-owned condition, showing only light wear consistent with normal careful use. The case and bracelet show only barely visible wear overall. It includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e and is currently sized to fit approximately a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e7.75-inch wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e. The only accessories call-out noted is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003eno hang tags\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"153bhp\" data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003e🕰️ The Evidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 79230B\u003cbr data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tudor Heritage Black Bay 41 Blue\u003cbr data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unidirectional steel bezel with matt blue anodized aluminum insert\u003cbr data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domed Sapphire Crystal\u003cbr data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, domed\u003cbr data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tudor Manufacture Calibre MT5602 (COSC) Automatic\u003cbr data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel Bracelet\u003cbr data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003eBracelet Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.75\" wrist\u003cbr data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 m\u003cbr data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good pre-owned condition with only lightly visible wear consistent with normal use. Case and bracelet show barely visible wear overall. No hang tags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ccqfgi\" data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003e🏁 Diving Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3515\"\u003eThe Black Bay line draws its signature cues from multiple points in Tudor’s dive-watch history: the prominent winding crown associated with the 1958 “Big Crown,” the angular snowflake hands introduced in the late 1960s, and the domed dial and crystal that echo the brand’s earlier professional divers. Tudor describes the Black Bay as a model that brings together these historic features in one modern platform, and the 79230 generation helped cement that formula in the market before the later METAS-era updates. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"4000\"\u003eThe blue Heritage Black Bay takes that template and adds a colorway that feels a little more individual without losing the core character of the watch. It remains every bit a proper Black Bay, but the blue bezel gives it a slightly more expressive personality than the red, black, or more recent monochrome executions. That makes it a particularly attractive option for buyers who want the earlier Black Bay look with a bit of extra distinction. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"olqnr0\" data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4032\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4005\" data-end=\"4032\"\u003e🌟 Collector Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4033\" data-end=\"4485\"\u003eThe Heritage Black Bay references have maintained strong interest because they represent an important stage in Tudor’s modern rise: vintage-inspired, in-house powered, and still closely tied to the design language that reshaped the brand’s current identity. The 79230B sits in a nice spot within that story, offering the manufacture movement and classic Black Bay proportions in a less common blue-bezel execution. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4487\" data-end=\"4838\"\u003eExamples that include \u003cstrong data-start=\"4509\" data-end=\"4535\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e remain the strongest presentation for most buyers, and this one also benefits from a solid bracelet fit. For someone looking for a pre-METAS Black Bay with broad appeal and a little more color than the standard black variant, this is a very compelling reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1i62gsk\" data-start=\"4840\" data-end=\"4870\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4843\" data-end=\"4870\"\u003e🌟 Celebrity Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4871\" data-end=\"5293\"\u003eThe Black Bay family has become one of the most recognizable pillars of Tudor’s modern identity, appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts alike for its balance of vintage influence, robust construction, and everyday usability. The earlier Heritage Black Bay references, in particular, continue to attract buyers who prefer the first-wave design details that helped define the line. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m0aqgo\" data-start=\"5295\" data-end=\"5323\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5298\" data-end=\"5323\"\u003e🧾 From the Case File\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5324\" data-end=\"5553\"\u003e“Recovered as a 2023 Tudor Heritage Black Bay 41 Blue Ref. 79230B. Box, papers, and cards. Very good pre-owned condition with barely visible wear to the case and bracelet. Sized to approximately a 7.75-inch wrist. No hang tags.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1tceir8\" data-start=\"5555\" data-end=\"5577\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5558\" data-end=\"5577\"\u003e🗝️ BST Verdict\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5578\" data-end=\"5911\"\u003eCase #338 delivers one of Tudor’s foundational modern sport-watch references in a strong blue execution. With box, papers, and cards, light honest wear, and the classic Heritage Black Bay design language, this is a very attractive example of the 79230B. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5913\" data-end=\"5954\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"5916\" data-end=\"5954\"\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56524497781039,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/7EC8187E-FBF3-44CC-B896-CE3400A6778F.jpg?v=1775829297","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-338-tudor-heritage-black-bay-41-blue-ref-79230b","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}