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Hello, I'm the proud owner of a Black Bay Pro with its stunning dial that shifts from metallic gray to pink depending on the light. I've fitted it with a yellow rubber strap to match the color of the GMT hand for this summer. It's a very practical watch for everyday wear thanks to its readability, robustness, and 200m water resistance.

A GMT for every day

The brand Tudor, founded in 1926, is the fruit of the vision of Hans Wilsdorf, also founder of Rolex. His ambition was to create a watch that would offer the reliability and quality of Rolex, but at a more affordable price. So, from the start, Tudor positions itself as a manufacturer of quality watches at more accessible prices than those of the Rolex brand. This extremely clear DNA allows Tudor to position itself on innovation illustrated by its brand signature: &ldquo;Born To Dare&rdquo;.
<h2 dir="ltr">History of the Tudor brand</h2>
From the 1950s, Tudor began to forge its own identity, although still associated with Rolex. In 1954, the brand launched the Oyster Prince Submariner model, affirming its position in diving watches. This watch featured exceptional water resistance, making it particularly popular with professional divers and water sports enthusiasts.
The 1960s and 1970s were marked by the development of partnerships with professional organizations. Tudor watches have been chosen by the French Navy and the US Navy, attesting to their robustness and reliability. The launch of the Tudor Prince Oysterdate Chronograph model, more commonly known as the "Big Block", in the 1970s is another important milestone for the brand. It was the first automatic chronograph with a date, a technological feat for its time.
Since it was taken over by Rolex in 1936, Tudor focused until the 1970s on professional models from the Rolex professional collection. The 80s allowed the brand to begin to free itself from it without offering models that would mark history.
1952 - Tudor Prince 1954 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/submariner"> Tudor Submariner </a>1957 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/advisor"> Tudor Advisor </a>1963 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/ranger"> Tudor Ranger </a>1991 - Tudor Monarch 1999 - Tudor Hydronaut 2012 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/pelagos"> Tudor Pelagos </a>2012 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay"> Tudor Black Bay </a>2015 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/north_flag"> Tudor North Flag </a>2019 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_p01"> Tudor Black Bay P01 </a>2020 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_58"> Tudor Black Bay 58 </a>2021 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/pelagos_fxd"> Tudor Pelagos FXD </a>2023 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_54"> Tudor Black Bay 54 </a>2023 - Tudor Black Bay FXD Chronographe 2024 - Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT
2012 is undoubtedly a year. Important in the history of the brand with the launch of the Tudor Heritage Black Bay which will become the spearhead of the brand with a successful identity and variations increasingly popular with watchmaking enthusiasts.
Today, Tudor is recognized as a brand in its own right, producing around 300,000 watches each year, most of which are certified COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Testing) or METAS, an independent Swiss label created by the Federal Institute of Metrology.
<h2 dir="ltr">What are the main models of the Tudor brand?</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay">Tudor Black Bay</a></h3>
The Tudor Black Bay is the timeless symbol of adventure, featuring a stainless steel case ranging from 31 to 41 mm, water resistance up to 20 ATM, a bracelet available in leather or steel, a mechanical self-winding MT5602 movement, a deep black dial adorned with luminous indexes and a unidirectional rotating bezel inspired by diving. The Tudor Black Bay is closely associated with the brand ambassador, David Beckham, who with his international career as a footballer and fashion icon, reflects the very essence of this watch: a perfect fusion of performance and style.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_58">Tudor Black Bay 58</a></h3>
The Tudor Black Bay 58 is an ode to the golden age of diving, featuring a 39mm steel case, 660 feet water resistance, a leather, fabric or steel strap, an MT5402 mechanical movement, a vintage black dial with luminous markings and a unidirectional rotating bezel. Launched in 2020 in a steel version on a black dial, the Tudor Black Bay 58 or &ldquo;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_58"> BB58</a> &raquo; was quickly declined in blue then in noble materials such as gold, bronze or silver with the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_58_925"> Tudor Black Bay 58 925</a>.
The phenomenal success of the BB58 is undoubtedly behind the launch in 2023 of the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_54"> Tudor Black Bay 54</a> also nicknamed "<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_54">BB54</a>".
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_gmt">Tudor Black Bay GMT</a></h3>
The Tudor Black Bay GMT allows reading of several time zones with a 41 mm steel case, 20 ATMwater resistance, a steel, leather or fabric bracelet, an MT5652 mechanical movement, a black dial with a distinct red GMT hand and a rotating two-tone bezel. It is available in several versions, including a black or opaline dial.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_pro">Tudor Black Bay Pro</a></h3>
The Tudor Black Bay Pro is a professional diver's watch equipped with a 42 mm steel case, an impressive water resistance of 500 meters, a steel or rubber bracelet, a high precision mechanical movement, a black dial with a bezel fixed graduated over 24 hours to allow the reading of a second time zone like the Tudor Black Bay GMT. This Black Bay Pro recalls the popular design of the Rolex Explorer II reference 1655 nicknamed &ldquo;Freccione&rdquo;
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_chrono">Tudor Black Bay Chrono</a></h3>
The Tudor Black Bay Chrono merges the maritime heritage of the Black Bay with the world of the chronograph. Featuring a 41 mm steel case, 20 ATM water resistance, a steel or leather bracelet, a mechanical movement, a dial with two counters and a fixed tachymeter bezel.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_p01">Tudor Black Bay P01</a></h3>
The Tudor Black Bay P01 is inspired by prototypes developed for the US Navy in the 1960s. It features a distinctive 42mm steel case, 660 feet water resistance, hybrid rubber strap, mechanical movement, black dial with bidirectional bezel and a unique fixing system.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/pelagos">Tudor Pelagos</a></h3>
The Tudor Pelagos is a watch designed for the ocean depths, offering a robust 42mm titanium case, remarkable water resistance up to 500 meters, a titanium bracelet, a mechanical self-winding MT5612 movement, a dial available in black or blue with luminous indexes, and a unidirectional rotating bezel with precision designed for diving. Due to its advanced diving features, including a helium valve, the Tudor Pelagos has become a favorite choice among professional divers and sports watch enthusiasts across the world.
It is interesting to note that Tudor has released the Pelagos in 39mm and without a helium valve in order to target a more urban, unisex clientele with little interest in scuba diving.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/pelagos_fxd">Tudor Pelagos FXD</a></h3>
The Tudor Pelagos FXD evokes robustness and adventure, with a 42 mm steel case, 20 ATM of water resistance, a fabric or leather strap, a mechanical movement, a refined dial for optimal readability, and mountings on the middle for secure wearing . This FXD is the result of a partnership with the French Navy, celebrating more than 50 years of close relations between the brand and the Navy. Tudor having been a supplier to the French Navy with Tudor Submariners during the 60s and 70s.
<h3 dir="ltr">Tudor Heritage Chrono</h3>
The Tudor Heritage Chrono is a tribute to vintage chronographs, with a 42 mm stainless steel case, water resistance up to 150 meters, either a fabric or steel bracelet, a mechanical self-winding 2892 movement, a dynamic dial with various colors and counters , and a fixed bezel marked by a tachymeter scale. The Heritage Chrono draws inspiration from Tudor models of the 1970s, and its retro design has captured the imagination of collectors and watch enthusiasts eager to relive the golden age of watch design.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/ranger">Tudor Ranger</a></h3>
The Tudor Ranger is inspired by exploration and in particular the British North Greenland Expedition which took place in the early 1950s. Tudor seized the opportunity to test the robustness of its Tudor Oyster Prince and provided several models to the members of the expedition. The first time that the Ranger name appeared on a professional Tudor dates back to 1963. Several versions will see the light of day until the launch of the new Tudor ranger 2022 offering a 41 mm steel case, water resistance up to 150 meters, a bracelet in leather or steel, a mechanical movement, a dial with luminous Arabic numerals and distinctive hands.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/advisor">Tudor Advisor</a></h3>
The Tudor Advisor is the modern answer to the original Tudor Advisor launched in 1957, featuring a 42mm steel case, water resistance up to 10 ATM feet, a leather or steel bracelet, a mechanical movement with an alarm complication, and a delicately structured dial offering clear reading of functions.
<h3 dir="ltr">Tudor 1926</h3>
The Tudor 1926 celebrates the brand's founding year, offering a steel case available in several sizes, water resistance up to 10 ATM, a steel bracelet, a mechanical movement, a refined dial with a guilloche pattern and diamond indexes for touch of sophistication.
<h3 dir="ltr">Tudor Glamour Day+Date</h3>
The Tudor Glamour Day+Date is a blend of functionality and elegance, featuring a sophisticated steel case, suitable water resistance, a leather or steel bracelet, a mechanical movement, a dial with a day and date window, echoing the grandeur of classic watches with a contemporary twist.
<h3 dir="ltr">Tudor Royal</h3>
The Tudor Royal is the epitome of everyday elegance with a steel case available in multiple sizes, water resistance up to 10 ATM, distinctive integrated steel bracelet, automatic movement and signature fluted bezel. There<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/royal_38"> Tudor Royal 38</a> And<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/royal_41"> Tudor Royal 41</a> are the two main models offering variations of dials and indexes.
<h3 dir="ltr">Tudor Clair de Rose</h3>
The Tudor Clair de Rose is a celebration of femininity, with a delicate steel case, water resistance adapted to everyday life, a steel or leather bracelet, a mechanical movement, a refined dial with rose-shaped hands, offering timeless elegance for women.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Tudor watch cost?</h2>
Prices for new Tudor watches change every year, but most Tudor models cost between &euro; 3,000 and &euro; 5,000. For example, a Tudor Black Bay 36 costs &euro;3,930, while a Tudor Black Bay 58 in 18k yellow gold costs over &euro;18,000. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to find Tudor watches that are often unavailable in the brand's approved distribution network.
<h2 dir="ltr">Tudor: An irresistible rise alongside the brand to the crown!</h2>
Tudor has carved out a special place for itself in the global watchmaking landscape. While sharing its DNA with<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex"> Rolex</a>, the brand has developed its own character, combining robustness, aesthetics and innovation. Tudor's flagship models, such as the Black Bay or the Pelagos, reflect precise watchmaking know-how, combining performance and elegance. Tudor is no longer just a sub-brand of Rolex. It is an entity in its own right, which, through the ages, has been able to reinvent itself to seduce the hearts of watch lovers around the world, allowing it to be part of the ranking of&nbsp;<a href="https://preprod.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Top 10 most popular Swiss watch brands</a>.
In conclusion, if you are looking for a watch combining the prestige of a great watchmaking company and remarkable value for money, Tudor is undoubtedly a choice to consider. Although the official Tudor website presents a plethora of information on their collections, the&nbsp;Dialicious Owners' Reviews can prove to be a valuable guide in your decision-making process.
(Updated September 2024)

My first watch that exceeds 4000e, I had to save this time ;)! But what a pleasure to have it on my wrist, yes despite its thickness once on my wrist I forget its size.
It makes me want to wear it whatever the situation, working day and night I sometimes use this 24h mode. I look at this watch between the bezel, the dial, the crown everything is homogeneous, this yellow hand that stands out from the black dial, its Manufacture caliber MT5652 (COSC), a reliability to all tests.
With your eyes closed, you need this watch at home!!!
Concerning the Nato strap on the photos it is from the erikasoriginals site

My TUDOR BLACK BAY PRO

Sober, classic, reliable and I like all-steel watches, it's not flashy, I wanted a first Swiss watch, for me, I think I made the right choice, it's not Bing bling and can also be worn every day but hey, given my job, it's not really the case, it's a GMT not too visible not like all these GMTs with their multi-colored bezels like its sister the Black Bay GMT or its cousins from Rolex and knowing me, I keep everything, so not about to resell it, that's it, I'm not a big talker and even less a great writer.
Well I don't know what else to say.

My first Swiss

This watch is my first watch from a well-known watch brand and I don't regret it at all. It has followed me everywhere since I bought it and I have no complaints. The accuracy is excellent, I haven't had to reset my watch for over 3 months. Some people judge the thickness of the model but once on the wrist, it's not shocking at all! It fits easily under a shirt.

La daily watch par excellence

The black bay pro... A watch loved when it came out, many were skeptical about its thickness, but no. So yes, it is thick, despite all the comfort on the wrist is present and its thickness disappears as you wear it.

I bought it to have the GMT function, I live in Canada while being French. Also, it closes the chapter of years of study.

I had it on his nato, a nato of good quality but not being a fan of nato, I had to buy a few other bracelets. I recommend the president bracelet from Uncle strap, very comfortable with its short links, but without T-fit.
I also recommend the port Louis bracelet from Avel and Men, the yellow is identical.

A watch full of personality

As a GMT and "tool" watch enthusiast, I was initially going for an Explorer II, and I was also able to try the 226570 at the same time as the Black Bay Pro (BB Pro)! Despite the availability of the Rolex, I only had eyes for the crown keeper.
I appreciate this BB Pro first and foremost for its bezel, whose satin finish is very beautifully crafted. This bezel highlights a matte dial that oscillates between anthracite gray and black. It highlights studs made of a kind of ceramic and well-integrated snowflake hands. Obviously, the orange-yellow GMT hand energizes the design without overdoing it. The cream shade of the studs and hands brings a slightly vintage touch. Visibility is excellent during the day and the luminova is super powerful. Everything is enhanced by a domed sapphire crystal that gives beautiful distortions.
The bracelet would have been more elegant without its rivets, but it is very comfortable! The "on the fly" adjustment system of the clasp of this BB pro is amazingly simple and effective. Besides, I like to change my strap regularly, I never considered it for this BB Pro.
It is not a thin watch, I grant you, but when worn it is not shocking, especially thanks to harmonious proportions, a contained diameter of 39mm and an oversized signed crown; finally a mirror polish on the edge and fine chamfers finish off lightening the whole. She is an adventurer, she likes military shirts with rolled up sleeves; rest assured, a simple swimsuit is enough for her because she also enjoys swimming with its 200m water resistance.
The "true GMT" caliber MT5652 (COSC) is very precise and easy to use.
Ultimately, this BB pro is an efficient and comfortable watch that makes me smile every time I see that GMT hand set to the time zone of a city where I've had so many great times.

A GMT armed for adventure!

La marque&nbsp;Serica a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 2019 par J&eacute;r&ocirc;me Burget et 3 amis &agrave; Paris, en France. Le nom Serica vient d'une r&eacute;gion perdue au bout de l'Extr&ecirc;me-Orient que les Grecs et les Romains avaient baptis&eacute;e ainsi. Ce lieu fait &eacute;cho &agrave; la gen&egrave;se de la marque, qui vise &agrave; concevoir des montres m&eacute;caniques de qualit&eacute; au style n&eacute;or&eacute;tro, pr&ecirc;tes &agrave; vous suivre aux confins du monde.
La gamme comprend des montres telles que la <a title="Page Serica 4512" href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/4512">Serica 4512</a>, la <a title="Page Serica 5303" href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/5303">Serica 5303</a> et la <a title="Page Serica 8315 GMT Chronom&egrave;tre" href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/8315">Serica 8315</a>. L'une des particularit&eacute;s de cette marque est que son nom n'appara&icirc;t nulle part sur le cadran, afin de pousser le passionn&eacute; &agrave; acheter un design, des finitions et des proportions, et pas seulement un nom. En juillet 2023, Serica a lanc&eacute; la Serica 5303 COSC une version chronom&egrave;tre certifi&eacute;e par le Contr&ocirc;le Officiel Suisse des Chronom&egrave;tres.
Leur avant-dernier mod&egrave;le est la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/6190">Serica 6190</a> surfant sur les bases de la 1&egrave;re r&eacute;f&eacute;rence de la marque, la Serica 4512. Cette 6190 &eacute;pouse les codes stylistiques de la marque, des anses lyres, un choix de cadrans diff&eacute;rents et la possibilit&eacute; de choisir la position de la couronne &agrave; 3 heures ou en mode "Destro" &agrave; 9 heures. Cette Serica 6190 est &eacute;quip&eacute; du calibre Soprod M100 certifi&eacute; COSC (Contr&ocirc;le Officiel Suisse des Chronom&egrave;tres) &agrave; l'intar des productions actuelles des autres mod&egrave;les 5303 et 8315.&nbsp;
La Serica Parade est quand &agrave; elle une collection audacieuse lanc&eacute;e en novembre 2024...&nbsp;Une montre habill&eacute;e sortant des sentiers battus nomm&eacute;e "Parade" sous la r&eacute;f&eacute;rence 1174. Ces 4 chiffres, comme toutes les autres r&eacute;f&eacute;rences Serica, propose une symbolique issue du nombre d'or ou divines proportions dont le ratio entre la longeur et la largeur sont de 1,174... Une montre tr&egrave;s &eacute;l&eacute;gante propos&eacute;e &agrave; 1,490 &euro;.
Mars 2026 est une date importante avec le lancement d'une nouveaut&eacute; attendue par les collectionneurs... Enfin une Serica avec la fonction Date. La&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/5330">Serica 5330</a> reprend les codes de la 5303 avec de multiples &eacute;volutions esth&eacute;tiques permettant d'int&eacute;grant le guichet date tout en subtilit&eacute;, comme Serica nous en donn&eacute; l'habitude. Patience, les pr&eacute;-commandes viennent d'ouvrir pour une 1&egrave;re livraison pr&eacute;vue d&eacute;but mai 2026, au prix de 1,690 &euro;.
L'ann&eacute;e 2026 ne s'est pas arr&ecirc;t&eacute;e l&agrave;, avec lancement en Mai d'une <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/7505">nouvelle collection Serica nomm&eacute;e 7505</a>&nbsp;et proposant une d&eacute;clinaison de la filed watch 6190 dans un format plus petit en 35mm, plus adapt&eacute; aux petits poignets. Serice ne fait rien &agrave; la l&eacute;g&egrave;re et accompagne cette nouvelle collection d'un nouveau bracelet Bonklip plus robuste. Le signe de la maturit&eacute; pour la marque qui r&eacute;pond ainsi &agrave; une demance clairement exprim&eacute;e par ses clients.
<h2>Quel est le prix d'une montre Serica ?</h2>
Les prix des montres Serica &eacute;voluent et diff&eacute;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre 990 &euro; et 1,890 &euro; selon les mod&egrave;les et finitions. Le mod&egrave;le GMT de la marque, Serica 8315 GMT Chronom&egrave;tre co&ucirc;te 1,890 &euro; tandis que le dernier mod&egrave;le lanc&eacute; par Serica, la r&eacute;f&eacute;rence <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/6190">6190</a> est propos&eacute;e &agrave; 990 &euro;.
Serica est ind&eacute;pendante et produit environ 5,000 montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Serica fait partie du <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_francaises">Top 10 des marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises les plus populaires</a>, ainsi que du <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_micro_marques_de_montres">Classement des meilleures micro-marques de montres</a>. Pour choisir le mod&egrave;le Serica qui vous correspond le mieux,&nbsp;les avis clients Dialicious sont une ressource essentielle pour &eacute;valuer les diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients
(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2024)

The brand&nbsp;Serica was created in 2019 by J&eacute;r&ocirc;me Burget and 3 friends in Paris, France. The name Serica comes from a lost region at the end of the Far East that the Greeks and Romans named it like this. This place echoes the genesis of the brand, which aims to design quality mechanical watches in a neo-retro style, ready to follow you to the ends of the world.
The range includes watches such as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/4512">Serica 4512</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/5303">Serica 5303</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/8315">Serica 8315</a>. One of the particularities of this brand is that its name does not appear anywhere on the dial, in order to encourage the enthusiast to buy a design, finishes and proportions, and not just a name. In July 2023, Serica launched the Serica 5303 COSC, a chronometer version certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute.
The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/6190">Serica 6190</a> surfing on the bases of the brand's first reference, the Serica 4512. This 6190 follows the stylistic codes of the brand, lyre lugs, a choice of different dials and the possibility of choosing the position of the crown at 3 o'clock or at &ldquo;Destro&rdquo; mode at 9 o&rsquo;clock. This Serica 6190 is powered with the Soprod M100 caliber COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Certification) certified, like the current productions of the other 5303 and 8315 models.&nbsp;
The Serica Parade is a bold collection launched in November 2024... A dress watch that breaks the mold, named &ldquo;Parade&rdquo; and bearing the reference number 1174. These four digits, like all other Serica reference numbers, embody the symbolism of the golden ratio&mdash;or divine proportions&mdash;where the ratio of length to width is 1.174... A very elegant watch priced at &euro;1,490.
March 2026 is an important mark with the launch date of a new model eagerly awaited by collectors... Finally, a Serica with a date function. The <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/5330">Serica 5330</a> builds on the design of the 5303 with numerous aesthetic updates that allow for the date window to be seamlessly integrated, as we&rsquo;ve come to expect from Serica. Be patient&mdash;pre-orders have just opened for a first shipment scheduled for early May 2026, priced at &euro;1,690.
But 2026 didn&rsquo;t stop there: in May, the brand launched <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/7505">a new Serica collection called 7505</a>, featuring a smaller 35mm version of the 6190 watch, better suited for slimmer wrists. Serice doesn&rsquo;t do anything halfheartedly, and has paired this new collection with a new, more robust Bonklip strap. This marks a sign of maturity for the brand, which is thus responding to a demand clearly expressed by its customers.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Serica watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Serica watches change and differ depending on the model. Most cost between &euro; 990 and &euro; 1,890 depending on the models and finishes. The brand's GMT model, Serica 8315 GMT Chronometer costs &euro; 1,890 while the latest model launched by Serica, the reference&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/6190">6190</a> is offered to &euro; 990.
Serica is independent and produces around 5,000 watches per year, all models combined. Serica is part of the&nbsp;<a href="https://preprod.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands">Top 10 most popular French watch brands</a>, as well as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_micro_watch_brands">ranking the best micro watch brands</a>. To choose the Serica model that best suits you, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/5303">Serica 5303 reviews</a>, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/4512">Serica 4512 reviews</a>, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/6190">Serica 6190 reviews</a> or <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/8315">Serica 8315 reviews</a> are an #1 resource for evaluating different models through real customer experience.
(Updated December 2025)

The&nbsp;Tudor Black Bay Pro, launched in 2022, is a sporting travel watch that transfers Tudor&rsquo;s GMT function into a compact 39 mm case and a deliberately utilitarian aesthetic. Unlike the 41 mm Black Bay GMT and its rotating two-colour bezel, the Black Bay Pro uses a fixed 24-hour graduated steel bezel, a highly visible yellow GMT hand and a domed dial free from unnecessary decorative colour.
Its Manufacture Calibre MT5652 allows the local hour hand to be adjusted independently in one-hour jumps forwards or backwards while the GMT hand retains the reference time, making it a genuine Traveller GMT architecture. The date follows local time and can also move backwards when the hour hand crosses midnight in reverse. With 200 metres of water resistance, approximately 70 hours of power reserve, a silicon hairspring and COSC certification, the Black Bay Pro combines tool-watch capability with a comparatively restrained format. Initially offered with a black dial, it gains a second personality in 2025 with the arrival of a highly contrasting opaline dial.
<h3>Design &amp; legibility: a deliberately instrumental GMT</h3>
The Black Bay Pro is immediately distinguished from Tudor&rsquo;s other GMT watches by its fixed satin-brushed steel bezel. Engraved numerals from 2 to 24 allow reference time to be read without adding colour around the perimeter of the dial. The yellow GMT hand completes one full revolution every twenty-four hours and adopts a large angular Snowflake tip, while local time is displayed by a second, shorter Snowflake hour hand. Large geometric markers, a triangle at 12 o&rsquo;clock and the date aperture at 3 o&rsquo;clock create a very direct dial layout. The combination of a fixed 24-hour graduated steel bezel and a large yellow Snowflake GMT hand is the essential distinguishing feature of the Black Bay Pro. On the black dial introduced in 2022, light-coloured markers and luminous material create immediate contrast. On the 2025 opaline dial, Tudor almost completely reverses this logic: ceramic hour markers and hands are outlined in black, maintaining excellent visual separation against the pale background. Both the sapphire crystal and dial are slightly domed to preserve depth inspired by historical tool watches.
<h3>Case, bracelet and comfort: compact 39 mm but 14.6 mm thick</h3>
The 39 mm diameter is one of the main attractions of the Black Bay Pro. Its stainless-steel case combines satin-brushed surfaces with polished details, uses a standard 20 mm lug width and measures approximately 47.8 mm in length with a thickness of 14.6 mm. This latter figure is important: the watch appears significantly more compact from the front than a 41 mm Black Bay GMT but retains considerable vertical presence because of the GMT calibre, caseback and domed sapphire crystal. The principal ergonomic compromise of the Black Bay Pro therefore lies between a highly versatile diameter and comparatively substantial thickness. The screw-down crown carries the Tudor rose in relief and contributes to 200 metres of water resistance. Three bracelet or strap configurations are offered: riveted steel with T-fit clasp, black fabric with yellow stripe and pin buckle, or hybrid rubber and leather with a safety folding clasp. Steel provides greater density but also particularly useful rapid adjustment. Fabric reduces weight and gives the watch its strongest expedition character. The hybrid sits between the two, providing more support than a conventional textile strap.
<h3>Movement: MT5652 and a genuine Traveller GMT function</h3>
Manufacture Calibre MT5652 is an automatic movement developed around an integrated GMT architecture rather than a module added on top of a three-hand calibre. It measures 31.8 mm in diameter and 7.52 mm thick, contains 28 jewels and operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, or 4 Hz. Its variable-inertia balance is supported by a full traversing bridge with two anchoring points and works with a non-magnetic silicon hairspring. The movement is officially certified as a chronometer by the COSC, while Tudor also applies a stricter internal tolerance of -2 to +4 seconds per day to the fully assembled watch. Independent adjustment of local time is the principal functional advantage of calibre MT5652. When changing time zones, the main hour hand can move forwards or backwards in one-hour jumps without stopping the seconds or altering the minutes or reference time. The date is synchronised with this hand and can instantly move to the previous day when midnight is crossed backwards. Approximately 70 hours of power reserve also allows the watch to be removed for most of a weekend without requiring resetting.
<h3>Chronological milestones and main models (2022&ndash;2025)</h3>
(2022) Tudor Black Bay Pro Black Steel Steel Bracelet and T-fit:
The steel configuration is the most complete version of the Black Bay Pro at launch. The Tudor Black Bay Pro M79470-0001 combines a 39 mm steel case and 14.6 mm thickness with a domed black dial, fixed satin-brushed 24-hour graduated bezel and yellow Snowflake GMT hand. The crystal is domed sapphire, the crown screws down and water resistance reaches 200 metres. Automatic Manufacture Calibre MT5652 contains 28 jewels, operates at 4 Hz, uses a silicon hairspring, provides a genuine jumping local hour and offers approximately 70 hours of power reserve. The three-link stainless-steel bracelet has the riveted appearance characteristic of several modern Black Bay watches and combines polished and satin-brushed surfaces. Its T-fit clasp permits quick fine adjustment without tools, an especially useful advantage in hot conditions or during long journeys. This version is the heaviest but also the most versatile for everyday use.
(2022) Tudor Black Bay Pro Black Fabric Lightest Configuration:
The textile version retains the complete steel-cased watch launched alongside it but significantly changes the wrist experience. The Tudor Black Bay Pro M79470-0002 keeps the 39 mm steel case, 14.6 mm thickness, domed black dial, sapphire crystal, fixed 24-hour graduated bezel and 200 metres of water resistance. Calibre MT5652 remains identical with COSC certification, a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, independent local time and approximately 70 hours of autonomy. The strap is made from black fabric and receives a yellow stripe that subtly echoes the colour of the GMT hand. It closes with a pin buckle rather than a folding clasp. This construction noticeably reduces perceived mass and gives the watch an appearance closer to an expedition instrument. The lack of T-fit makes rapid adjustment less convenient than with the steel bracelet, however. This configuration particularly suits someone who finds the 14.6 mm thickness visually substantial but wants to minimise the sensation of weight.
(2022) Tudor Black Bay Pro Black Hybrid Rubber and Leather:
The third launch configuration seeks a compromise between textile and metal. The Tudor Black Bay Pro M79470-0003 uses exactly the same 39 mm steel case, fixed satin-brushed bezel, black dial and domed sapphire crystal as the other two 2022 references. Water resistance reaches 200 metres thanks in part to the screw-down crown. Automatic calibre MT5652 remains at the centre of the watch with Traveller GMT functionality, a date synchronised with local time, 4 Hz frequency and approximately 70 hours of power reserve. The hybrid strap combines rubber and leather to provide greater resistance to moisture and more support than a conventional all-leather strap. It uses a steel folding clasp with a safety catch. This configuration therefore maintains a comparatively restrained appearance while remaining better suited to sporting use than traditional leather. It is particularly relevant for an owner wishing to avoid the weight of the steel bracelet without adopting the strongly distinctive appearance of the fabric strap with its yellow stripe.
(2025) Tudor Black Bay Pro Opaline Steel Black-on-White Contrast:
In 2025, Tudor introduces the first genuine visual evolution of the Black Bay Pro with an opaline dial. The Tudor Black Bay Pro M79470-0004 retains exactly the 39 mm case, 14.6 mm thickness, fixed 24-hour steel bezel, domed sapphire crystal, screw-down crown and 200 metres of water resistance of the black version. The change is concentrated on the dial: its pale surface receives ceramic markers outlined in black together with hands that are also bordered in black. The GMT hand remains yellow and stands out particularly clearly within the composition. MT5652 remains unchanged with its 4 Hz frequency, 28 jewels, silicon hairspring and approximately 70 hours of power reserve. The riveted steel bracelet uses the rapid-adjustment T-fit clasp. This combination makes each piece of dial information more immediately visible and appears considerably brighter than the black version without abandoning the strongly instrumental character of the collection.
(2025) Tudor Black Bay Pro Opaline Fabric Lightweight Traveller:
The opaline dial is also paired with the textile strap to create the brightest and least massive configuration of the new generation. The Tudor Black Bay Pro M79470-0005 uses the same 39 mm steel case and 14.6 mm thickness, the same fixed satin-brushed 24-hour graduated bezel and the same domed sapphire crystal. Its opaline dial presents the new black-edged ceramic markers and dark-outlined hands, with the yellow Snowflake GMT hand providing the principal colour accent. Manufacture Calibre MT5652 provides Traveller GMT operation, synchronised date, approximately 70 hours of power reserve and COSC certification. Water resistance remains 200 metres. The black fabric strap still receives a central yellow stripe and pin buckle. The contrast between the dark textile and pale dial strengthens the graphic appearance of this execution. It is especially interesting for someone wanting to retain the restrained diameter and complete capabilities of the Black Bay Pro while reducing overall wrist weight.
(2025) Tudor Black Bay Pro Opaline Hybrid Sport and Travel Compromise:
The third opaline reference logically completes the range by returning to the hybrid strap introduced three years earlier. The Tudor Black Bay Pro M79470-0006 has a 39 mm steel case, 14.6 mm thickness, 20 mm lug width, domed opaline dial and a fixed satin-brushed bezel used to read the yellow 24-hour hand. Ceramic hour markers and hands are outlined in black to preserve high contrast. The sapphire crystal is domed, the crown screws down and the watch remains water-resistant to 200 metres. COSC-certified MT5652 still provides a local hour that can jump independently in both directions, a synchronised date, 28 jewels, a 4 Hz frequency and approximately 70 hours of autonomy. The hybrid strap combines rubber and leather and closes with a folding clasp and safety catch. It provides more structure than fabric while remaining visually and physically lighter than steel, making it a particularly balanced choice for travel.
<h3>Choosing the right version: dial, bracelet, thickness and GMT use</h3>
The first choice naturally concerns the dial. The black version launched in 2022 gives the Black Bay Pro its strongest utilitarian character and immediately highlights the yellow GMT hand. The 2025 opaline version is brighter and uses black outlines to produce extremely clear reading. The black dial remains the most coherent choice for someone seeking a genuine tool-watch aesthetic. Opaline will better suit someone wanting a more distinctive sporting GMT that is easier to combine with lighter clothing.
The steel bracelet is the most versatile and T-fit represents a genuine advantage in everyday life. A quick movement of the clasp compensates for variations in wrist size without tools. It nevertheless increases the weight of a watch that is already comparatively thick. The fabric strap is the most interesting choice for reducing the sensation of mass of the Black Bay Pro. The hybrid is a relevant compromise when greater support and a folding clasp are desired without returning to the density of steel.
Thickness should be considered before purchase. The 39 mm diameter suggests a very compact watch, but 14.6 mm is clearly noticeable in profile and may interfere with a fitted shirt cuff. Length close to 48 mm is much more restrained. Trying the watch on is particularly advisable to confirm whether the relationship between 39 mm diameter and 14.6 mm thickness genuinely suits the wearer. On a medium or large wrist, the watch remains very stable; on a smaller wrist, choosing a flexible strap can noticeably improve comfort.
For travellers, MT5652 operation is considerably more practical than a GMT calibre where only the 24-hour hand is independently adjustable. On arrival in another zone, local time can be advanced or moved backwards without interrupting operation and the date automatically follows the change of day. The Black Bay Pro is especially well suited to someone who genuinely crosses time zones rather than someone who simply wants to monitor a second city from home. Because the bezel is fixed, however, it cannot easily add a third time zone in the way a GMT with a rotating bezel can.
Finally, 200 metres of water resistance and the silicon hairspring give the Black Bay Pro unusual versatility for a travel watch. It can accompany swimming, sport and daily travel without requiring the care associated with a dressier GMT. Its 70-hour power reserve also makes rotation with several watches straightforward. The combination of Traveller GMT functionality, 200 metres of water resistance and weekend-length autonomy is its principal practical argument. On a pre-owned example, the history of impacts, condition of the clasp and a water-resistance check nevertheless remain worth verifying. Other customers&rsquo; opinions are essential.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
The Tudor Black Bay Pro is aimed at enthusiasts seeking a GMT genuinely adapted to travel but preferring a 39 mm format and tool-watch aesthetics to more conventional two-colour bezels. Its fixed steel bezel, yellow hand and independently adjustable local-hour calibre clearly define its identity. The black dial prioritises utilitarian character, while the 2025 opaline version adds greater contrast and brightness without changing the mechanics. The three bracelet options then allow a choice between versatility and rapid adjustment on steel, lightness on fabric or compromise with the hybrid. Its main feature to test remains the 14.6 mm thickness, substantial in relation to the restrained diameter. In return, 200 metres of water resistance, chronometer certification, 70 hours of reserve and Traveller GMT operation make it an exceptionally complete watch.
To compare its thickness, comfort, accuracy and the real quality of the different bracelets after extended use,&nbsp;Dialicious customer reviews provide a particularly useful complement.
(Updated August 2026)

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