{"product_id":"case-645-tudor-black-bay-41-red-steel-ref-79230r-0012","title":"Case #645 — Tudor Black Bay 41 (Red - Steel) Ref. 79230R-0012","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase #645 — Tudor Black Bay 41 (Red - Steel) Ref. 79230R-0012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatus: Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScope: Box, Papers, and Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe burgundy bezel is the color that defined the modern Black Bay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference M79230R-0012 pairs that unmistakable red aluminum bezel with a black dial, gilt-tone detailing, Snowflake hands, and Tudor’s riveted steel bracelet, creating one of the warmest and most recognizable configurations in the original 41 mm Black Bay family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the manufacture-movement generation, powered by Tudor’s MT5602 automatic calibre with COSC certification and approximately 70 hours of power reserve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 41 mm, the watch has substantial wrist presence without feeling oversized, and the combination of black, burgundy, steel, and gilt gives it far more personality than a conventional monochrome diver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example dates from 2023 and presents in Excellent Pre-Owned condition. It includes its Box, Papers, and Cards and is currently sized for approximately a 7¾-inch wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: M79230R-0012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Black Bay 41\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Diameter: 41 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: Approximately 14.8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug Width: 22 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial: Black with Gilt-Tone Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal: Domed Sapphire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBezel: Unidirectional Rotating Burgundy Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown: Screw-Down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement: Tudor Manufacture Calibre MT5602\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement Type: Automatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification: COSC Chronometer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency: 28,800 VPH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Reserve: Approximately 70 Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions: Hours, Minutes, Central Seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Resistance: 200 meters \/ 660 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet: Riveted Stainless-Steel Bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet Fit: Approximately 7¾-inch wrist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded: Box, Papers, and Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Bay Red is the configuration that launched the modern Black Bay story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts burgundy bezel established the visual identity of the line, pairing vintage Tudor dive-watch cues with modern construction and reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 79230R generation moved the Black Bay forward mechanically by introducing Tudor’s own MT5602 manufacture movement in place of the earlier outsourced calibre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat change brought COSC certification and a substantially longer 70-hour power reserve, while preserving the dial, bezel, Snowflake hands, and case architecture that had already become recognizable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe burgundy bezel is the defining feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgainst the black dial and steel case, it introduces warmth without making the watch feel bright or flashy. The gilt-tone dial details reinforce that effect and give the watch a stronger vintage character than the blue or black versions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe riveted bracelet adds another heritage cue and gives the watch a more substantial, integrated feel on the wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a Black Bay that looks unmistakably like a modern Tudor while still carrying the visual DNA that made the collection successful in the first place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MT5602 is one of the key reasons this generation matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a COSC-certified automatic movement running at 28,800 vibrations per hour with approximately 70 hours of power reserve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat extended reserve makes the watch practical in rotation and was a major step forward from the earlier Black Bay generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rest of the specification remains true dive-watch territory: screw-down crown, unidirectional bezel, sapphire crystal, and 200 meters of water resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Case File\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2023 example is particularly clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt presents in Excellent Pre-Owned condition, includes its Box, Papers, and Cards, and is currently sized for approximately a 7¾-inch wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe steel bracelet makes this the most versatile version of the reference, while the burgundy bezel gives it enough visual identity to stand apart from the more common black and blue sports-watch palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBST Verdict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Bay colorway that started the modern Tudor conversation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe burgundy bezel, black gilt-accented dial, riveted steel bracelet, manufacture MT5602 movement, 70-hour reserve, and 200-meter capability make the 79230R one of the most recognizable members of the Black Bay family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase 645 adds a 2023 date, Excellent condition, and full BPC presentation to a configuration that remains one of Tudor’s most characterful modern divers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58526081876271,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/BST_6736.jpg?v=1790122050","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-645-tudor-black-bay-41-red-steel-ref-79230r-0012","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}