THINKING BIG

The new Black Bay 68 is a larger Black Bay to round out the full array of case sizes for every wrist size. 1968 is the year TUDOR dreamed up what’s now become its aesthetic calling card: the emblematic Snowflake hand. It entered the catalogue shortly thereafter in ’69. The Black Bay 68 pays homage to this important moment in the brand’s history. Another TUDOR mainstay, “TUDOR Blue” makes its way into the design of the Black Bay 68 in the form of a new dial.

TUDOR wouldn’t go big without going big. The Master Chronometer Certified Black Bay 68 is another example of TUDOR’s expert command of one of the industry’s most demanding standards in terms of chronometry and resistance to magnetic fields. Tested by the Federal Institute of Metrology or METAS, the Black Bay 68 brings together cutting-edge watchmaking technology with design elements inspired by TUDOR’s heritage.

METAS CERTIFICATION

METAS Master Chronometer certification is comprehensive and covers the main functional characteristics of a watch including precision, resistance to magnetic fields, waterproofness and power reserve. Its standards are incredibly high, starting with precision.

Five-year Guarantee
Five-year transferable guarantee with no registration or periodic maintenance checks required

Case
43mm stainless steel case with polished and satin finishes
Lugs: 22mm lug width
Case thickness: 13.6mm

Movement
Manufacture Calibre MT5601-U
Self-winding mechanical movement with bidirectional rotor system

Power Reserve
70-hour power reserve

Winding Crown
Stainless steel screw-down crown with the TUDOR rose in relief

Waterproofness
Waterproof to 200m (660 ft)

Bezel
60-minute unidirectional bezel in stainless steel with matte black aluminium insert

Dial
Sun-brushed TUDOR Blue, domed, with applied hour markers

Crystal
Domed sapphire crystal

Bracelet
3-link stainless steel bracelet with smooth side flanks and polished and satin finishes, with TUDOR “T-fit” clasp