How can you tell a fake Tudor Black Bay?
How can you tell a fake Tudor Black Bay?
The crown The crown is one of the most obvious telltale signs of a fake Black Bay – the Tudor Rose logo is the wrong proportions, too tightly packed into the space and it’s too heavily embossed on the fake (right).
Will Tudor Black Bay Chrono hold its value?
The Tudor Heritage Black Bay, Black Bay Fifty-Eight, and Black Bay GMT watches are three models that have shown they hold their value decently well. They may not appreciate a lot over time, but they won’t depreciate either. Other than the Black Bay models, most Tudor watches that hold their value are vintage watches.
How much is a Tudor Heritage Black Bay?
Prices at a Glance: Tudor Black Bay
| Model | Price (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Black Bay 36, ref. 79503 | 3,400 USD |
| Heritage Black Bay Steel, ref. 79730 | 2,900 USD |
| Black Bay, ref. 79230B | 2,800 USD |
| Black Bay 32, ref. 79580 | 2,200 USD |
What is the difference between Black Bay and Black Bay 58?
The Black Bay 58 is a much sleeker model, as it measures at a smaller 39 mm and is 11.9 mm thick/tall. This is much more in line with the proportions of modern dive watches, and was by the most prevalent criticism of the previous model, so it’s good to see that it was taken seriously by Tudor.
Do people recognize Tudor watches?
Sure, with Tudor, you won’t get the same brand prestige as Rolex, but that is also why so many people love it. Other watch collectors will instantly recognize if you are wearing a Tudor watch, and respect it because wearing a Tudor shows that you know and appreciate watches.
Why is it called Black Bay 58?
That 1958 watch was the revered “Big Crown” Ref. 7924, known for its 8 mm crown without crown guards. It is for this reason that the entire collection is known as Black Bay Fifty-Eight (hence ’58). The innovative 1958 model’s case was made thicker, while its screw-down crown became larger.
Why are Tudor watches so expensive?
The logic is simple; manufacturing movements is extremely expensive and requires years of R&D, so it is not feasible for many brands to do this and still offer competitive prices. Tudor, and of course elder sibling Rolex, however, are what are referred to as vertically-integrated manufacturers.
Why is Black Bay 58 so popular?
The Black Bay 58 is beautifully refined, thanks to its 39mm case size, which is 2mm smaller than the existing Black Bay models. Two millimetres doesn’t sound like much, but that’s roughly 5% smaller. Having owned the original Black Bay Blue (ref 79220B) this size difference is both noticeable and extremely welcome.
Is Tudor a good investment?
TUDOR is known for being at the forefront of offering mechanical watches with refined aesthetics, proven reliability, and unique value for money. A mixture of classic pieces and stylish drops, here are some TUDOR timepieces that can complete your ensemble and are worth watching out for.
Does Tudor copy Rolex?
Generally speaking, Rolex and Tudor watches are made from the same materials. Rolex services and distributes both watches, but there are differences in style and design that are worth noting, as well as the mechanics behind each watch that play a part in the price of the watch and its recognition.
