{"product_id":"case-358-tudor-black-bay-58-black-gilt-ref-79030n","title":"Case #358 — Tudor Black Bay 58 Black \/ Gilt Ref. 79030N","description":"\u003cp\u003eCase #358 — Tudor Black Bay 58 Black \/ Gilt Ref. 79030N\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Investigation\u003cbr data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent Pre-Owned\u003cbr data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eScope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003cbr data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xxz1s1\" data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"411\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"411\"\u003e🔎 Case Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eThe Tudor Black Bay 58 Ref. \u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"450\"\u003e79030N\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the defining modern Tudor references — the watch that helped establish the Black Bay 58 family as a cornerstone of the brand’s current identity. With its \u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"623\"\u003e39mm\u003c\/strong\u003e case, black dial, and gilt-tone bezel markings, it captures the vintage-inspired dive-watch formula that made the BB58 such a breakout success, while still feeling fully modern in build, wearability, and everyday practicality. Tudor lists the bracelet version \u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eM79030N-0001\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"927\"\u003e39mm steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e11.9mm thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"969\"\u003e20mm lug width\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"997\"\u003edomed sapphire crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eMT5402 COSC manufacture movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003e200m water resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eWhat makes this reference especially appealing is its balance. The black-and-gilt execution gives it a warmer, more traditional character than the blue version, and the 39mm proportions remain one of the strongest size profiles in the modern dive-watch market. It wears compact, balanced, and versatile, which is exactly why the reference has become such a staple for Tudor collectors and first-time buyers alike. Tudor also lists a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003efive-year guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e and a riveted steel bracelet with folding clasp and safety catch for this bracelet configuration. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eThis example dates to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e and is presented in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eexcellent pre-owned condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Overall, it shows only light wear consistent with careful use. It includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e and is currently sized to fit approximately a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e7.5-inch wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"153bhp\" data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e🕰️ The Evidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 79030N \/ M79030N-0001\u003cbr data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tudor Black Bay 58 Black \/ Gilt\u003cbr data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unidirectional steel bezel with matt black anodized aluminum insert and gilt-tone markings\u003cbr data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domed Sapphire Crystal\u003cbr data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, domed\u003cbr data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tudor Manufacture Calibre MT5402 (COSC) Automatic\u003cbr data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riveted Stainless Steel Bracelet\u003cbr data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003eBracelet Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.5\" wrist\u003cbr data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 m\u003cbr data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003cbr data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent pre-owned condition overall, with light wear consistent with careful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1th4ds9\" data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003e🌊 Diving Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003eThe Black Bay 58 takes its name from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003e1958\u003c\/strong\u003e, the year Tudor introduced its first divers’ watch waterproof to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003e200 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, the reference \u003cstrong data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2862\"\u003e7924 “Big Crown.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The modern BB58 was designed to echo that earlier era through its proportions and vintage-influenced design cues, while still being a thoroughly current production sports watch. Tudor’s own collection history positions the Black Bay 58 as a tribute to the brand’s 1950s dive-watch lineage. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3581\"\u003eThat heritage matters because the 79030N feels especially cohesive. It is not simply a smaller Black Bay. It is the reference that crystallized the mid-size, vintage-inspired Tudor diver formula in a way that resonated immediately with collectors and everyday buyers alike. The black-and-gilt version remains the foundational expression of that story. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"olqnr0\" data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3613\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3613\"\u003e🌟 Collector Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"4081\"\u003eThe 79030N has held strong collector appeal because it sits at the center of what many buyers want from a modern Tudor diver: manageable size, in-house movement, no-date symmetry, and a look that feels classic without feeling forced. The black-and-gilt execution is also the most direct expression of the BB58 concept, which is part of why it continues to feel like the reference most closely associated with the model’s success. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4489\"\u003eExamples that include \u003cstrong data-start=\"4105\" data-end=\"4131\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e remain especially attractive because completeness matters on a reference with this level of recognition. A \u003cstrong data-start=\"4239\" data-end=\"4247\"\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e example in excellent pre-owned condition, with a practical \u003cstrong data-start=\"4307\" data-end=\"4332\"\u003e7.5-inch bracelet fit\u003c\/strong\u003e, presents in a very strong lane for a buyer who wants a modern Tudor diver with broad appeal and proven staying power. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1i62gsk\" data-start=\"4491\" data-end=\"4521\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4494\" data-end=\"4521\"\u003e🌟 Celebrity Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4522\" data-end=\"4881\"\u003eThe Black Bay family has become one of the most recognizable pillars of Tudor’s modern identity, and the Black \/ Gilt BB58 remains one of the references most closely associated with that rise. Its appeal comes from proportion, wearability, and the fact that it feels like a modern classic rather than a short-lived trend. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m0aqgo\" data-start=\"4883\" data-end=\"4911\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4886\" data-end=\"4911\"\u003e🧾 From the Case File\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4912\" data-end=\"5082\"\u003e“Recovered as a 2021 Tudor Black Bay 58 Black \/ Gilt Ref. 79030N. Box, papers, and cards. Excellent pre-owned condition overall. Sized to approximately a 7.5-inch wrist.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1tceir8\" data-start=\"5084\" data-end=\"5106\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5087\" data-end=\"5106\"\u003e🗝️ BST Verdict\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5107\" data-end=\"5412\"\u003eCase #358 delivers the reference many buyers still see as the core modern Black Bay 58. With \u003cstrong data-start=\"5200\" data-end=\"5226\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e, a versatile \u003cstrong data-start=\"5240\" data-end=\"5248\"\u003e39mm\u003c\/strong\u003e case, the classic black-and-gilt execution, and strong overall presentation, this is a very attractive example of the 79030N. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5414\" data-end=\"5455\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"5417\" data-end=\"5455\"\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56872613249327,"sku":null,"price":3350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/IMG_3672.jpg?v=1776444685","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-358-tudor-black-bay-58-black-gilt-ref-79030n","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}