Tudor Black Bay 58 925 - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925 is a distinctive diver's watch that combines the brand's heritage with innovative materials. Launched in 2021, this version is distinguished by the use of 925 sterling silver for its case, a first for Tudor. This choice gives the watch a unique aesthetic while retaining the iconic characteristics of the Black Bay Fifty-Eight collection.

Design and Materials

The 39mm case is crafted from 925 sterling silver, offering a warm hue and subtle shine. This satin finish highlights the nobility of the material while ensuring adequate resistance for a diving watch. The case back has a transparent sapphire crystal, allowing you to admire the internal movement, a rare feature in the brand's diving models.

The domed dial sports a taupe tint, a subtle color that varies with lighting, going from light gray with a hint of green under the sun to a darker or brownish gray in dim light. The applied hour markers and “Snowflake” hands, Tudor’s signature since 1969, are filled with Super-LumiNova luminescent material, guaranteeing optimal readability in all conditions.

The 925 silver unidirectional bezel is fitted with a matte taupe anodized aluminum insert with silver markings, harmoniously complementing the dial design.

Movement and Performance

The Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925 is powered by the manufacture caliber MT5400, an automatic mechanical movement chronometer-certified by the COSC. This movement offers a power reserve of approximately 70 hours and is equipped with a bidirectional rotor, ensuring optimal winding efficiency. The silicon hairspring provides increased resistance to magnetic fields, ensuring long-lasting precision.

The watch is water resistant up to 200 meters (20 ATM), meeting the requirements of professional divers. This watertightness is ensured by a 925 silver screw-down crown adorned with the Tudor rose in relief, as well as by a robust construction of the case.

Bracelets and Comfort

Tudor offers two strap options for the Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925:

• Bracelet in brown leather: This high-quality leather strap features a 925 silver buckle, providing a classic and elegant touch to the watch.

• Bracelet in taupe fabric: Made using the jacquard technique by a century-old French company, this fabric bracelet is equipped with a 925 silver buckle, offering a lightweight and comfortable alternative.
  
  

Innovation and Heritage

The use of 925 sterling silver for the case is a notable innovation from Tudor. Traditionally, silver is little used in watchmaking due to its propensity to tarnish. However, Tudor has developed a specific alloy to minimize this phenomenon, ensuring that the watch retains its shine over time. After several months of intensive use, including exposure to various conditions, no significant tarnishing has been observed, attesting to the durability of this alloy.

The Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925 is inspired by Tudor's first dive watches from the 1950s, notably the reference 7924 from 1958, nicknamed "Big Crown". It takes up its aesthetic codes while integrating modern materials and technologies, thus offering a harmonious fusion between tradition and innovation.

Conclusion

The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925 stands out, from the Tudor Black Bay 58, for its bold use of sterling silver, offering a refined alternative to stainless steel models. Its elegant design, high-performance movement and robustness make it a versatile watch, suitable for both aquatic environments and everyday use. It embodies Tudor's commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional watchmaking while honoring its rich heritage.

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(Updated March 2025)