Case #418 — Tudor Black Bay 41 Anthracite Ref. M79680-0001

Status: Active Investigation
Condition: Very Good Pre-Owned
Scope: Box, Papers, and Cards
Year: 2024

🔎 Case Notes

The Tudor Black Bay 41 Ref. M79680-0001 is a cleaner, more streamlined side of the Black Bay family — a watch that trades the dive bezel for a polished-and-satin steel bezel and leans more toward everyday versatility. In anthracite, it feels especially sharp. The dial has a darker, more understated tone than blue or silver, which gives the watch a modern, slightly dressier presence while still keeping its sport-watch backbone intact.

What makes this reference especially appealing is the balance it strikes. It still carries the broader Black Bay identity through its case shape, legibility, and bracelet feel, but the smoother bezel and cleaner dial presentation make it easier to wear across a wider range of settings. It feels less like a pure diver and more like an everyday steel sports watch with Tudor character.

This example dates to 2024 and is presented in very good pre-owned condition. Overall, it shows light wear consistent with normal careful use. It includes box, papers, and cards and is currently sized to fit approximately a 7.5-inch wrist.

🕰️ The Evidence

Reference:  M79680-0001
Model: Tudor Black Bay 41 Anthracite
Case: Stainless Steel
Case Size: 41 mm
Bezel: Smooth stainless steel bezel with polished and satin finish
Crystal: Flat Sapphire Crystal
Dial: Anthracite
Movement: Automatic
Bracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet
Bracelet Fit: Approximately 7.5" wrist
Water Resistance: 100 m
Year: 2024
Accessories: Box, Papers, and Cards

Condition Notes: Very good pre-owned condition overall, with light wear consistent with normal careful use.

⌚ Black Bay Heritage

The Black Bay line is most often associated with Tudor’s dive-watch heritage, but the Black Bay 41 shows how well that design language works outside the more overt tool-watch category. By removing the rotating dive bezel and simplifying the profile, Tudor created a watch that still feels solid and unmistakably sporty, but with a little more refinement and everyday flexibility.

That is a large part of the appeal here. The Black Bay 41 Anthracite keeps the brand’s core identity intact while offering a cleaner and more understated route for someone who wants Tudor character without the heavier dive-watch look.

🌟 Collector Provenance

The appeal here is rooted in versatility and presentation. The anthracite dial gives the watch a slightly more elevated and understated personality than the brighter variants, while the steel bracelet keeps the overall look crisp and modern. It is a reference that makes a lot of sense for someone who wants a one-watch daily wearer with strong brand identity and broad usability.

Examples that include box, papers, and cards remain especially attractive, and a 2024 example in very good pre-owned condition sits in a strong lane for a buyer looking for a modern Tudor sports watch with a cleaner, more refined edge.

🧾 From the Case File

Recovered as a 2024 Tudor Black Bay 41 Anthracite Ref. M79680-0001. Box, papers, and cards. Very good pre-owned condition overall. Sized to approximately a 7.5-inch wrist.

🗝️ BST Verdict

Case #418 delivers a modern Tudor sports watch with a cleaner and more versatile personality than the traditional dive-focused Black Bay references. With its anthracite dial, steel bracelet, and strong overall presentation, this is a very attractive example of the Black Bay 41.

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