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Tudor’s Steel and Gold Expansion — Black Bay GMT and Chrono
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Tudor’s Steel and Gold Expansion — Black Bay GMT and Chrono
The recent surge in interest in two-tone watches has been more than noticeable; it’s been a seismic shift away from what was once considered a bit “naff” to one of the most in-demand configurations on the market. Gone are the days when the steel and gold sports watches would sit unloved for months in the display cabinets of dealers. Now everybody seems to be chasing that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, even if it’s mixed with the utilitarian sportiness of steel. Tudor is now offering its super-popular Black Bay GMT in a mix of stainless steel and yellow gold with a new brown and black bezel insert.
The standout elements of such a watch are the dial and bezel. The former is a matte black that pretty much sticks to the Black Bay formula. The new bezel is a black and brown combination in anodized aluminum, which to many people keeps the vintage-esque vibes of Tudor alive as opposed to the more modern ceramic bezels of big brother. The brown half represents the “daylight” hours and the black is for night. The combination of the black bezel and dial, and the brown bezel with the satin-brushed gold elements of the bezel ring and winding crown, affords the watch a warmth and familiarity that I love.
Tech Specs
Tudor Black Bay GMT Steel & Gold Ref: 79833
Functions: Jumping hours (second time zone), 24 hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case: 41mm; steel with yellow gold bezel
Dial: Black matte
Bracelet: Steel and yellow gold bracelet, black leather strap, or black fabric strap
Price: CHF 5,300 on bracelet; CHF 4,100 on strap
Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G Ref: 79363N
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph
Case: 41mm; steel with yellow gold bezel; water resistant to 200m
Dial: Champagne with black subdials
Bracelet: Steel and yellow gold bracelet, dark brown leather strap with removable bund with steel folding clasp, or black fabric strap with buckle
Price: CHF 6,900 on bracelet; CHF 5,700 on strap