{"product_id":"case-397-tudor-black-bay-pro-gmt-ref-79470","title":"Case #397 — Tudor Black Bay Pro GMT Ref. 79470","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase #397 — Tudor Black Bay Pro GMT Ref. 79470\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Investigation\u003cbr data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent Pre-Owned\u003cbr data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eScope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003cbr data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xxz1s1\" data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"254\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"254\"\u003e🔎 Case Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eThe Tudor Black Bay Pro GMT Ref. 79470 is one of the most practical modern travel watches in Tudor’s lineup — a watch that combines the brand’s vintage-inspired tool-watch language with true GMT functionality in a compact, highly wearable format. At 39mm, it carries real wrist presence without feeling oversized, and the fixed steel 24-hour bezel gives it a distinctly utilitarian character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eWhat makes this reference especially appealing is the way it balances everyday usability with strong visual identity. The matte black dial, bold markers, yellow GMT hand, and brushed steel bezel give the watch a clear instrument-watch feel, but the proportions keep it versatile enough for constant wear. It is a watch that feels purpose-built without becoming heavy-handed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eThis example dates to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e2024\u003c\/strong\u003e and is presented in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eexcellent pre-owned condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Overall, it shows only light wear consistent with careful use. It includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e and is currently sized to fit approximately a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e7.25-inch wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"153bhp\" data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e🕰️ The Evidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 79470\u003cbr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tudor Black Bay Pro GMT\u003cbr data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed 24-Hour Steel Bezel\u003cbr data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire\u003cbr data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003cbr data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic GMT\u003cbr data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel Bracelet\u003cbr data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eBracelet Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.25\" wrist\u003cbr data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003cbr data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1722\"\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=\"rlu4q3\" data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e🌍 GMT Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eThe Black Bay Pro brings Tudor’s vintage-inspired sports-watch design language into the travel-watch category, combining familiar Black Bay cues with a true GMT layout. The fixed 24-hour bezel and contrasting GMT hand give it a more old-school expedition feel than the rotating-bezel GMT models in the wider Tudor family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eThat matters because the watch feels different from the standard dive-watch path. It leans more toward travel, utility, and daily function, while still keeping the rugged and highly wearable Black Bay identity intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"olqnr0\" data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003e🌟 Collector Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2775\"\u003eThe appeal here is rooted in practicality, proportion, and identity. The 39mm case gives the watch broad wearability, while the fixed steel bezel and black-dial layout create a look that feels more focused and tool-driven than a more colorful GMT. It has developed a strong following precisely because it offers something a little different inside Tudor’s modern catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003eExamples that include \u003cstrong data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e remain especially attractive, and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003e2024\u003c\/strong\u003e example in excellent pre-owned condition sits in a very strong lane for a buyer looking for a modern Tudor GMT with broad everyday appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m0aqgo\" data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003e🧾 From the Case File\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3200\"\u003eRecovered as a 2024 Tudor Black Bay Pro GMT Ref. 79470. Box, papers, and cards. Excellent pre-owned condition overall. Sized to approximately a 7.25-inch wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1tceir8\" data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3224\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3224\"\u003e🗝️ BST Verdict\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3493\"\u003eCase #397 delivers one of Tudor’s most usable modern sport-watch references in a compact, highly functional format. With its full-set presentation, strong tool-watch identity, and excellent overall condition, this is a very attractive example of the Black Bay Pro GMT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3536\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3536\"\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57683844104495,"sku":null,"price":3100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/IMG_4163.jpg?v=1777853731","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-397-tudor-black-bay-pro-gmt-ref-79470","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}