Case #459 — Tudor Black Bay Chronograph Panda Ref. M79360N

Case #459 — Tudor Black Bay Chronograph Panda Ref. M79360N

Status: Active Investigation
Condition: Excellent Pre-Owned
Scope: Box, Papers, and Cards
Year: 2025

🔎 Case Notes

The Tudor Black Bay Chronograph Panda Ref. M79360N is one of the strongest modern sport chronographs in Tudor’s lineup — a watch that blends the brand’s vintage-inspired design language with a more muscular, modern chronograph format. The white-and-black “Panda” dial gives it a sharper and more expressive look than the black-dial version, while the steel bracelet keeps the watch feeling balanced, substantial, and easy to wear.

What makes this reference especially appealing is the way it combines strong visual identity with real everyday usability. The contrasting subdials, fixed tachymeter bezel, and broad case profile give it a lot of presence, but the overall design remains clean and highly wearable. It feels sporty without becoming overdone, which is a large part of why the Panda configuration has become such a favorite.

This example dates to 2025 and is presented in excellent pre-owned condition. Overall, it shows only light wear consistent with careful use. It includes box, papers, and cards and is currently sized to fit approximately a 7.5-inch wrist.

🕰️ The Evidence

Reference: M79360N
Model: Tudor Black Bay Chronograph Panda
Case: Stainless Steel
Case Size: 41 mm
Bezel: Fixed tachymeter bezel
Crystal: Sapphire
Dial: White with black subdials
Movement: Automatic Chronograph
Bracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet
Bracelet Fit: Approximately 7.5" wrist
Water Resistance: 200 m
Year: 2025
Accessories: Box, Papers, and Cards

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

🏁 Chronograph Heritage

The Black Bay Chronograph brings Tudor’s vintage-inspired sports-watch design language into the chronograph category, combining the collection’s familiar case architecture and strong wrist presence with a modern automatic chronograph movement. It is one of the most successful ways Tudor has expanded the Black Bay family beyond pure dive-watch territory.

That matters here because the Panda version feels especially complete. The white dial and black registers give it the kind of classic motorsport chronograph look that buyers immediately understand, while the case and bracelet keep it grounded in Tudor’s broader Black Bay identity.

🌟 Collector Provenance

The appeal here is rooted in configuration, versatility, and strong visual identity. The Black Bay Chronograph has become a favorite among buyers who want a modern Swiss chronograph with real wrist presence and recognizable design language, and the Panda dial has been one of the most desirable executions in the line.

Examples that include box, papers, and cards remain especially attractive, and this one also benefits from a practical bracelet fit. For a buyer looking for a modern Tudor chronograph with broad appeal and a highly recognizable dial layout, this is a very compelling example.

🌟 Celebrity Provenance

The broader Black Bay Chronograph family has had meaningful celebrity visibility. David Beckham was publicly photographed wearing the white-and-black reverse-panda version when that generation launched, which helped reinforce how quickly the Black Bay Chronograph became one of Tudor’s most recognizable modern sport watches.

🧾 From the Case File

Recovered as a 2025 Tudor Black Bay Chronograph Panda Ref. M79360N. Box, papers, and cards. Excellent pre-owned condition overall. Sized to approximately a 7.5-inch wrist.

🗝️ BST Verdict

Case #459 delivers one of Tudor’s strongest modern chronograph references in its most recognizable configuration. With its Panda dial, steel bracelet, full-set presentation, and excellent overall condition, this is a very attractive example of the Black Bay Chronograph.

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