Hello friends and welcome to our Watches and Wonders 2025 series. A LOT of articles will be published, and each one of them is as important as the other. Short reads with incredible value and deep analysis.
So okay, let’s talk about one of the MANY new releases of this year’s edition of Watches & Wonders Geneva (or as we called it in this week’s editorial meeting: “Horology’s Fashion Week”). A fun one: The Tudor Blackbay 58 with a burgundy dial and bezel.
But wait a minute, remember when I told you guys in the Longines’ article that burgundy is in style this year? well I visibly was on the wavelength as the design team at Tudor. And yes, I’m taking full bragging rights for that one.
Although don’t be fooled, this tone-on-tone colour choice isn’t ENTIRELY NEW; if you dive deep enough into Tudor’s archive, you’ll know that it’s a remake of a 1990s Submariner prototype (ref. 79190) that never made its way to the hands of consumers (and which pictures aren’t readily available on the internet).
Aside from the shiny new look, the watch also got an upgrade under the hood. It’s powered by the in-house self-winding Caliber MT5400-U, which has achieved METAS Master Chronometer certification. This certification ensures a precision rating of 0/+5 seconds per day, along with a resistance to magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss, and a 65-hour power reserve.
The 39mm stainless steel case still hits that sweet spot for vintage-inspired proportions, and this time, it comes with options — a five-link bracelet, a classic three-link, or a comfy rubber strap; all with a T-fit clasp—Tudor’s favourite. More on bracelets in Walid’s article.
However, that DARING shade of burgundy has sparked some debates amongst enthusiasts like: “it doesn’t look the same IRL”, “It hits better on-screen”.
We think this new addition to the lineup, while it may not seem like much on paper, is yet another confident move in Tudor’s sans-faute parcours since 2012.
We love how the brand keeps things low-key yet meaningful through solid, thoughtful updates — and the mile-long waitlists to get this beauty will attest to that.
And let’s be real guys, it is pretty.
Walid has given it his seal of approval with the following statement : “I’m completely mesmerized by it and seriously considering it” and let me tell you, my friend KNOWS his stuff but you guys already knew that.
Spec Rundown:
The Tudor Black Bay 58 Ref. M7939A1A0RU-0001
Movement: Self-winding METAS-certified Manufacture Calibre MT5400-U and a 65-hour power reserve
Functions: Hours and minutes; central seconds
Case: 39mm; stainless steel; water-resistant to 200m
Dial: Burgundy
Strap: Five-link or three-link “rivet-style” stainless steel bracelet with polished and satin finishes or rubber strap; all configured with a “T-fit” clasp.
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