Having a first generation black Black Bay, I was going to buy a GMT. When I got to my AD, I took the opportunity to try out the new features and there it was love at first sight for this new iteration of the Black Bay. It's the same watch but better. The proportions have been reworked. Thinner case, reduced lug width, slightly smaller dial, new crown. Everything is more harmonious. I opted for the 5 link bracelet which is super comfortable. The T-fit system of the clasp allows you to adjust the size of the bracelet in a few seconds. We are very close to Rolex. Compared to the oyster bracelet, the watch is much more dressy and less unnoticed. To top it all off, the movement is Metas certified and therefore, devilishly precise. A major evolution of the design that restores the appeal of the original Black Bay line.

I have owned this watch for 7 years and have worn it almost daily since I bought it. First generation Black Bay with rose logo and the text "smilley". It is a tank dressed in evening wear. The modified ETA movement is reliable and precise. The guilte typography with the black bezel as well as the gold hands and indexes give it a vintage look that I love. Of course, it is a little thick, but that is not a disadvantage. It is discreet and goes in all situations (office, evening, casual, at the beach, at the pool, etc.). If you only have one watch, it should be on the short list.

Love at first sight when it came out in 2012! I had to wait 2 years before I could buy it, but I have no regrets because it marked a major event: the birth of my son! He and she are exactly 15 days apart and it is meant for him! Despite all the iterations released since around the Black Bay model, it has something unique: the rose and the smile!

My Tudor Black Bay 41 is mounted on an original NATO strap that seems fragile at first glance but turns out to be solid in use. Its readability and lack of date were part of my purchase choice. The only downside for me is its battery life. Which for a watch of this price is less good than other more expensive models.

What a beautiful watch this Black Bay Bordeaux bezel. I think that Tudor is doing very well by offering quality watches at "reasonable" prices compared to the competition. Diameter 41, water-resistant 200m, manufacture caliber 70h power reserve, jubilee bracelet ... uh ... I meant 5 T-fit links. I can't find any fault with this watch, it's flawless. You have to go to the store to really appreciate the details: the black dial that looks like chocolate, the beautiful off-white color of the indexes and hands as well as their golden contours. The 3D reflections of the bracelet. The beautiful burgundy of the bezel. I can't find any fault with this watch. It is also very comfortable to wear.

For a while now, I had been thinking about the idea of a second-hand Tudor, and I didn't mind the prospect. But when I looked at the models offered by the brand, the 79220R seemed obvious to me. It is the quintessence of Tudor. With its avant-garde design, vintage logo and unique colors, this watch breathed new life into the brand that was then in decline. Equipped with the ETA 2824-2 movement, it was the only Black Bay to benefit from it, the manufacturer switching to "in-house" movements a few years later. This criterion particularly appealed to me. Not because I am a fervent fan of the 2824, although its performance speaks for itself, but because this watch marks the beginning of a new era in the watchmaking world. At a time when every manufacturer is loudly proclaiming its skills in developing movements entirely "in-house", the fact that Tudor (aka Rolex) has taken - or not - the "risk" (or rather the audacity?) of relaunching its production thanks to an ETA delights me to the highest degree. There is no doubt that this watch will soon be among the most sought-after in my collection.

First of all, you have to earn it! It earned me a return trip to London on a Saturday in February, but admit it, there are worse... We are familiar with the Black Bay from Tudor, a watch that for me put the brand back on the watchmaking scene. This B.B ticks a lot of boxes and in this livery with a green "Harrods" bezel and "gilt" dial that gives it all its charm, it is irresistible! A movement with a precision worthy of a Rolex, robust and reliable. The only flaw I find? A slightly imposing size, 41mm and a certain thickness especially with the Nato. For me, it would have been perfect in 39mm. But it remains a small detail that is quickly forgotten when you have it on your wrist...