{"product_id":"case-438-tudor-black-bay-gmt-ref-79830rb-001","title":"Case #438 — Tudor Black Bay GMT “Pepsi” Black Dial Ref. 79830RB","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase #438 — Tudor Black Bay GMT “Pepsi” Black Dial Ref. 79830RB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Investigation\u003cbr data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent Pre-Owned\u003cbr data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eScope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003cbr data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xxz1s1\" data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e🔎 Case Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eThe Tudor Black Bay GMT “Pepsi” Ref. 79830RB is one of the strongest modern travel watches in Tudor’s lineup — a watch that takes the core Black Bay design language and gives it true GMT functionality with the classic burgundy-and-blue bezel that earned it the “Pepsi” nickname.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eWhat makes this reference especially appealing is its balance of utility and familiarity. The black dial keeps the overall look grounded and versatile, while the GMT layout gives the watch a clear travel-ready identity. It feels sporty, practical, and easy to wear without losing the strong wrist presence that defines the Black Bay family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eThis example dates to \u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e2022\u003c\/strong\u003e and is presented in \u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eexcellent pre-owned condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Overall, it shows only light wear consistent with careful use. It includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e and is currently sized to fit approximately a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e7.5-inch wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"153bhp\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e🕰️ The Evidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 79830RB\u003cbr data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tudor Black Bay GMT “Pepsi” Black Dial\u003cbr data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bidirectional 24-hour burgundy and blue bezel\u003cbr data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire\u003cbr data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003cbr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic GMT\u003cbr data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet\u003cbr data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eBracelet Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.5\" wrist\u003cbr data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003cbr data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1655\"\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=\"1741\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e🌍 GMT Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eThe Black Bay GMT 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 result is a watch that still feels unmistakably like a Black Bay, but with the added practicality of tracking multiple time zones. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eThat matters because this watch does not feel like a compromise between categories. It still has the visual strength of a dive-inspired sports watch, but with the functionality of a GMT. The black-dial “Pepsi” version remains the most classic modern expression of that formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"olqnr0\" data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003e🌟 Collector Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003eThe appeal here is rooted in recognizability, utility, and broad collector appeal. The Black Bay GMT has built a strong following because it offers what many buyers want in a modern GMT: in-house movement, practical travel function, strong bracelet presence, and a look that feels both familiar and distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2967\"\u003eExamples that include \u003cstrong data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e remain especially attractive, and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003e2022\u003c\/strong\u003e example in excellent pre-owned condition sits in a very strong lane for someone looking for a modern Tudor GMT with broad everyday wearability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m0aqgo\" data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"2997\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"2997\"\u003e🧾 From the Case File\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3174\"\u003eRecovered as a 2022 Tudor Black Bay GMT “Pepsi” Black Dial Ref. 79830RB. 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=\"3176\" data-end=\"3198\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3198\"\u003e🗝️ BST Verdict\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3465\"\u003eCase #438 delivers one of Tudor’s most compelling modern sport-watch references in its most classic GMT configuration. With its black dial, “Pepsi” bezel, full-set presentation, and excellent overall condition, this is a very attractive example of the Black Bay GMT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3508\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3470\" data-end=\"3508\"\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58052644274479,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/IMG_4574.jpg?v=1780709466","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-438-tudor-black-bay-gmt-ref-79830rb-001","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}