While everyone was waiting to see what Rolex was going to release at this years Watches & Wonders 2024, Tudor was secretly eyeing the prize with their new Black Bay 41 release. Did Tudor release the Submariner that everyone wants? The answer is, most likely, and the reason comes down to a few interesting factors that Rolex’s sister brand has implemented in this new release.
Black Bay 41 Jubilee
Everyone loves the shimmer and jangle of a 5-link jubilee bracelet, and Rolex can be choosey at times which models they offer this on. Tudor on the other hand isn’t shy to experiment and come out with designs and combinations that please the modern watch enthusiast community.
The new Black Bay retains the jubilee bracelet from 2023, and it looks stunning paired with this iconic time only dive watch with black dial and bezel. Another reason to love the offering of the jubilee on this new release is the new clasp, and lack of fake rivets on the side of the bracelet – whereas the “H-link” or oyster style bracelet still retains them.
Updates
This watch has gone through a few significant but not so obvious updates from the previous model. One of these updates being pronounced gripping teeth on the rotating bezel, a touch more stylized towards the look of the Submariner. This is a nice functional update, but it’s also aesthetic and looks great.
The new Black Bay also does away with any form of coloring, and as it stands now is strictly monochrome in appearance. Last years model had a burgundy hue on the bezel, as well as a gilt dial. This new iteration is displaying a very clean fresh look, one that will be more versatile for everyday wear and could also attract a larger audience of interested buyers.
Size & Movement
The size of the new Black Bay is essentially the same as last years, with a 41mm case size and 13.5mm thick. It’s still thicker by over 1mm than the benchmark Submariner, but it’s easily wearable on a good range of wrist sizes due to the classic shape of the watch.
The movement has also been kept the same from last year, it’s still sporting the reliable manufacture calibre MT5602-U with 70 hours of power reserve. This is a master chronometer certified movement, and it proudly states so on the dial of the watch.
For more details visit the official Tudor website here.
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