{"product_id":"case-450-tudor-black-bay-58-ref-m79030n-0001","title":"Case #450 — Tudor Black Bay 58 Black \/ Gilt on Oyster Bracelet Ref. M79030N","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase #450 — Tudor Black Bay 58 Black \/ Gilt on Oyster Bracelet Ref. M79030N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Investigation\u003cbr data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent Pre-Owned\u003cbr data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"243\"\u003eScope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003cbr data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xxz1s1\" data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e🔎 Case Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eThe Tudor Black Bay 58 Black \/ Gilt Ref. M79030N is one of the defining modern Tudor references — the watch that helped establish the Black Bay 58 as a cornerstone of the brand’s current lineup. With its 39mm case, black dial, gilt-toned accents, and black bezel, it captures the vintage-inspired dive-watch formula that made the BB58 such a breakout success, while still feeling fully modern in build and daily wearability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"1145\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eThis example dates to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e and is presented in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eexcellent pre-owned condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Overall, it shows only light wear consistent with careful use. It includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e and is currently sized to fit approximately a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e7.75-inch wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"153bhp\" data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e🕰️ The Evidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e M79030N\u003cbr data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tudor Black Bay 58 Black \/ Gilt\u003cbr data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unidirectional rotating bezel with black insert and gilt-tone markings\u003cbr data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domed Sapphire Crystal\u003cbr data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003cbr data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003cbr data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet\u003cbr data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eBracelet Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.75\" wrist\u003cbr data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003cbr data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1916\"\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=\"2002\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e🌊 Diving Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eThe Black Bay 58 takes its name from 1958, the year Tudor introduced its first divers’ watch waterproof to 200 meters. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003eThat heritage matters because the M79030N feels especially cohesive. It is not just 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"olqnr0\" data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003e🌟 Collector Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"3139\"\u003eThe M79030N 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3419\"\u003eExamples that include \u003cstrong data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3189\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e remain especially attractive, and a 2019 example in excellent pre-owned condition with a strong bracelet fit presents in a very appealing lane for a buyer who wants a modern Tudor diver with broad appeal and proven staying power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m0aqgo\" data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3449\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3449\"\u003e🧾 From the Case File\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3620\"\u003eRecovered as a 2019 Tudor Black Bay 58 Black \/ Gilt Ref. M79030N. Box, papers, and cards. Excellent pre-owned condition overall. Sized to approximately a 7.75-inch wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1tceir8\" data-start=\"3622\" data-end=\"3644\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3644\"\u003e🗝️ BST Verdict\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3897\"\u003eCase #450 delivers the reference many buyers still see as the core modern Black Bay 58. With its black-and-gilt execution, compact 39mm case, full-set presentation, and excellent overall condition, this is a very attractive example of the Black Bay 58.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3940\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3902\" data-end=\"3940\"\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58005406875951,"sku":null,"price":3375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/IMG_4550.jpg?v=1780013903","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-450-tudor-black-bay-58-ref-m79030n-0001","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}