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Tudor Black Bay Bronze

Ref. m79250ba-0001
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The Tudor Black Bay Bronze is widely praised for its unique, evolving aesthetic due to its bronze case that develops a pleasing patina over time, with owners finding this gradual aging process incrementally pleasurable and ideal for summer wear. Reviewers highlight its robust construction, in-house MT5601 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and excellent accuracy, with one source reporting it losing about one second every three days. The 43mm case size is noted as being larger than other Black Bay models, and while some find it surprisingly comfortable and well-proportioned with its Arabic numerals, others consider it too large and bold for daily wear under a suit cuff, with the bronze case deemed less smart than steel. The matte brown dial with an explorer-style layout and gilt snowflake hands are also frequently mentioned features. One owner specifically praised the bezel's feel as the best on the market, though another reviewer found the dial numerals and lume weak.

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Case
43mm
Power Reserve
70h
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
200m
Crystal
Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter43mm
Thickness14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug—
Lug Width23mm
02

Case Build

MaterialBronze
FinishSatin
Water Resistance200m
CasebackEngraved
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
Dial ColorGrey
04

Movement

Caliber
MT5601
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve70 hours
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleMatte
BezelRotating (dive)
Bracelet / strapLeather strap
HandsMercedes
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