{"product_id":"case-612-tudor-black-bay-gmt-pepsi-on-aftermarket-leather-ref-79830rb","title":"Case #612 — Tudor Black Bay GMT Pepsi on Aftermarket Leather Ref. 79830RB","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase #612 — Tudor Black Bay GMT Pepsi on Aftermarket Leather Ref. 79830RB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatus:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScope:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔎 Case Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Bay GMT is Tudor’s take on the classic red-and-blue travel watch, pairing unmistakable vintage-inspired styling with a thoroughly modern manufacture movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 41 mm stainless-steel case is topped by a bidirectional 24-hour bezel in matte burgundy and blue, giving the watch the familiar “Pepsi” look without simply copying its better-known Rolex cousin. The black dial keeps the presentation grounded, while Tudor’s snowflake GMT hand makes the second time zone immediately legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example dates from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and presents in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent pre-owned condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than the original bracelet or factory leather configuration, it is fitted to an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaftermarket BluShark leather strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the watch a warmer, more casual character while retaining the strong visual identity of the GMT bezel and black dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and will accommodate approximately an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-inch wrist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🕰️ The Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e M79830RB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Bay GMT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 41 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Domed Sapphire\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBezel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bidirectional 24-Hour Bezel in Burgundy and Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Screw-Down\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tudor Manufacture Calibre MT5652\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Automatic GMT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e COSC Chronometer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Reserve:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 70 Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hours, Minutes, Central Seconds, Date, GMT \/ Second Time Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 200 meters \/ 660 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aftermarket BluShark Leather Strap\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8-inch wrist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌟 Collector Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Bay GMT represented an important expansion of the Black Bay family when it debuted, taking Tudor’s established dive-watch design language and adding a true travel complication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MT5652 is a genuine integrated GMT movement rather than a simple 24-hour module, allowing the local hour hand to be adjusted independently in one-hour increments. That gives the watch the functionality collectors generally want from a proper traveler’s GMT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red-and-blue bezel also gives the watch instant visual recognition while remaining distinctly Tudor through the snowflake hand, gilt-toned dial details and Black Bay case architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌟 Design Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe attraction of the Black Bay GMT is how effectively it balances familiarity and individuality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe color scheme recalls one of the most recognizable travel-watch designs in horology, but the execution remains Tudor: broader case proportions, snowflake hands, matte aluminum bezel treatment and a deliberately vintage-inspired dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn leather, the watch takes on an especially strong tool-watch character. The BluShark strap softens the overall presentation and emphasizes the burgundy tones in the bezel, making it feel less formal and more rugged than the standard bracelet configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧾 From the Case File\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA GMT should feel useful first and decorative second.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Bay GMT gets that balance right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 41 mm case gives it enough wrist presence to feel substantial, the 200-meter water resistance makes it far more robust than most travel watches, and the independently adjustable local hour hand makes switching time zones genuinely practical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example adds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent condition, BPC, and an 8-inch fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the aftermarket leather strap gives it a distinct personality without altering the watch itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🗝️ BST Verdict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Tudor’s most versatile modern references.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Bay GMT combines recognizable “Pepsi” styling, a proper manufacture GMT movement, 70-hour reserve and 200-meter capability in a package that works just as well for travel as it does for everyday wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2019 example presents especially well and gives the next owner a clean, complete, highly wearable entry into the Black Bay GMT line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 Every case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58361562202415,"sku":null,"price":3050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/IMG_6340_05129f12-b0ba-4280-9e19-1375bafa0651.jpg?v=1787516124","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-612-tudor-black-bay-gmt-pepsi-on-aftermarket-leather-ref-79830rb","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}