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Case #570 — Tudor Black Bay 41 (Black) Ref. 79230N
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Case #570 — Tudor Black Bay 41 (Black) Ref. 79230N
Status: Active Investigation
Condition: Excellent Pre-Owned
Scope: Box, Papers, and Card
Year: 2021
🔎 CASE NOTES
The Tudor Black Bay 41 Ref. 79230N is one of the foundational references of the modern Tudor era. Its formula is straightforward but exceptionally effective: black dial, black aluminum dive bezel, gilt detailing, snowflake hands, and a substantial stainless-steel Oyster-style bracelet.
This generation is particularly important because it combines the original Black Bay aesthetic with Tudor's manufacture Calibre MT5602. The COSC-certified automatic movement provides approximately 70 hours of power reserve, giving the watch modern mechanical credentials beneath a design heavily influenced by Tudor's historic dive watches.
The black configuration is arguably the most versatile of the Heritage Black Bay family. The gilt dial details add warmth without overwhelming the watch, while the black bezel keeps the overall appearance restrained enough for everyday use.
Case #570 dates from 2021 and presents in excellent pre-owned condition. It includes its box, papers, and card and is currently sized for approximately a 7.5-inch wrist.
🕰️ THE EVIDENCE
Reference: 79230N
Model: Black Bay 41
Case: Stainless Steel
Case Size: 41mm
Bezel: Black Anodized Aluminum, Unidirectional
Crystal: Domed Sapphire
Dial: Black with Gilt Accents
Movement: Tudor Manufacture Calibre MT5602 Automatic, COSC Certified
Power Reserve: Approximately 70 Hours
Bracelet: Stainless Steel Rivet-Style Bracelet
Wrist Fit: Approximately 7.5 Inches
Water Resistance: 200 Meters
Year: 2021
Accessories: Box, Papers, and Card
Condition Notes: Excellent pre-owned condition with only light evidence of previous ownership.
⚙️ THE MANUFACTURE GENERATION
The MT5602 distinguishes this Black Bay generation from the earlier ETA-powered Heritage models. Tudor's manufacture movement provides a silicon balance spring, COSC chronometer certification, and approximately 70 hours of reserve.
That combination helped establish the template Tudor continues to follow today: vintage-inspired design on the outside with thoroughly modern watchmaking underneath.
🌟 COLLECTOR PROVENANCE
The 79230N now occupies an interesting position in Tudor's history. It retains the larger, substantial proportions and rivet-style bracelet of the earlier Black Bay era, while later generations have moved toward thinner cases, five-link bracelets and METAS-certified movements.
That makes the 79230N more than simply an older Black Bay. It represents a distinct chapter in the collection, with its black-and-gilt execution arguably being the most traditional expression of the design.
🧾 FROM THE CASE FILE
Tudor Black Bay 41 Ref. 79230N. 2021 production. 41mm stainless-steel case, black aluminum dive bezel, black dial with gilt accents, domed sapphire crystal, COSC-certified Manufacture Calibre MT5602, and stainless-steel rivet-style bracelet. Excellent pre-owned condition. Complete with box, papers, and card. Sized for approximately a 7.5-inch wrist.
🗝️ BST VERDICT
Case #570 is the classic modern Black Bay formula in one of its cleanest configurations. Black, gilt and steel give it tremendous versatility, while the manufacture MT5602 provides the mechanical substance that helped establish Tudor's modern reputation. A complete, excellent-condition 2021 example ready for regular rotation.
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