DAMAN^AUGUST/SEPTEMBER2019157Clockwise from top left The Black
Bay Bronze with aged black leather
strap; the watch with the slate-gray
woven jacquard strap; the Manufacture
Calibre MT5601 movementMoving on to the little touches completing
the Black Bay Bronze’s aesthetic package,
collectors and fans of the brand would definitely
recognize quite a few other signature Tudor
touches. There is, of course, the distinctive
“snowflake” hands on the Black Bay Bronze,
which first appeared back in 1969. The
unprotected crown featuring the Tudor rose
is also present, along with other, smaller
characteristics typical to the first generation
of Tudor divers’ watches like the holes drilled
across the lugs.
The Ticking Heart
As good as a watch may look, it only functions
as well as its movement allows it. To that end,
the Black Bay Bronze is equipped with the
Manufacture Calibre MT5601. As can be
expected from an in-house movement from
Tudor, the aesthetics of its inner workings are
just as impressive as its mechanical capabilities:
The rotor features a satin brush finish with sand-
blasted detailing, while the bridges and plates
feature alternating polished sand-blasted finish
and laser engraving.
More importantly, however, the Manufacture
Calibre MT5601 is extremely robust and
reliable. As testament to the latter, the
movement has been certified as a chronometer
by COSC (the Contrôle Officiel Suisse
des Chronomètres or the Official Swiss
Chronometer Testing Institute) thanks in no
small part to its silicon balance spring which
isn’t affected by magnetic fields. Last but
definitely not least, the Black Bay Bronze’s
power reserve of 70 hours is also a nice feature.A Future Classic
With the new Black Bay Bronze, Tudor has
created a timepiece which, in the years to come,
will definitely become a cherished classic. It is,
first and foremost, a reliable timekeeper; but
more than that, it is a fusion of heritage and
innovation. At its heart the watch features the
cutting edge of horology, while outside, the
Black Bay Bronze speaks of a rich history, just
as it will chronicle the journeys that it will take
with its proud wearer.“With the new Black Bay
Bronze, Tudor has created a
timepiece which, in the years to
come, will definitely become a
cherished classic”