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Black Bay Pro

Aligns with the principles of the Advanced Material Watches theme through its robust, purpose-built design and durable construction, embodying modern functionality in a vintage-style package.

Product signals

Brand
Tudor
Source
brand_models
Key features
GMT functionality · Fixed steel 24-hour bezel · 39mm case size
Source mentions
Hodinkee, aBlogtoWatch, WatchTime, GQ (Watch Section)

Specification variants

2 static directions are available for this theme.

mid-tier

Traveler's GMT - Ceramic Bezel

Case Material
316L Stainless Steel
Case Finish
Brushed with polished chamfers
Case Diameter
40mm
Case Thickness
13.5mm
Case Lug Width
20mm
Case Water Resistance
200m
Case Crown
Screw-down, signed
Case Shape
Round with beveled lugs
Bezel Type
48-click, bidirectional rotating
Bezel Material
Polished ceramic insert (black or blue)
Bezel Graduation
24-hour, engraved and filled
Crystal Type
Domed sapphire crystal with underside anti-reflective coating
Dial Color
Sunburst Blue or Glossy Black
Dial Finish
Sunburst or Lacquered
Dial Indexes
Applied, polished metal surrounds
Dial Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova® on hands and markers
Dial Date Window
Located at 6 o'clock
Dial Hands
Polished pencil-style hands, lollipop seconds hand, unique-shaped GMT hand (red)
Movement Calibre
Automatic "Flyer" GMT
Movement Type
Self-winding mechanical movement
Movement Power Reserve
Approximately 42 hours
Movement Frequency
4 Hz
Movement Features
"Flyer" GMT function with jumping local hour hand
Bracelet/Strap Options Style
Five-link steel bracelet
Bracelet/Strap Options Finish
Brushed and polished
Bracelet/Strap Options Clasp
Milled clasp with on-the-fly push-button micro-adjustment

This product differentiates itself by offering enhanced functionality and a more modern aesthetic. It introduces a bidirectional rotating 24-hour bezel with a scratch-resistant ceramic insert, allowing for the tracking of a third time zone and providing a different look than the fixed steel bezel. By using a respected third-party "flyer" GMT movement, it delivers the same core functionality as the reference piece at a more competitive price point. A distinct visual identity is created through unique hand shapes, a wider variety of dial colors and finishes (like sunburst blue), and moving the date window to 6 o'clock for a more symmetrical design.

premium

Explorer GMT - Titanium

Case Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Case Finish
Matte sandblasted
Case Diameter
39mm
Case Thickness
13.2mm
Case Lug Width
20mm
Case Water Resistance
200m
Case Crown
Screw-down, signed
Case Shape
Round with sharp, beveled lugs
Bezel Type
Fixed
Bezel Material
Sandblasted Grade 5 Titanium
Bezel Graduation
24-hour, engraved and filled with BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
Crystal Type
Box-domed sapphire crystal with multi-layer anti-reflective coating
Dial Color
Anthracite Grey or Navy Blue
Dial Finish
Granular (textured matte)
Dial Indexes
Applied, diamond-cut and rhodium-plated
Dial Lume
X1 Grade Super-LumiNova® on hands, markers, and bezel numerals
Dial Date Window
Color-matched, located at 6 o'clock
Dial Hands
Custom-designed faceted hands, distinct GMT hand (light blue)
Movement Calibre
COSC-certified Swiss Automatic "Flyer" GMT
Movement Type
Self-winding mechanical movement, visible through sapphire caseback
Movement Power Reserve
Approximately 56 hours
Movement Frequency
4 Hz
Movement Features
"Flyer" GMT function, decorated rotor, thermally blued screws
Bracelet/Strap Options Style
Three-link titanium bracelet with screw-links
Bracelet/Strap Options Finish
Sandblasted
Bracelet/Strap Options Clasp
Milled titanium clasp with a high-precision tool-less micro-adjustment system

This product differentiates by elevating the materials and finishing to a higher luxury tier. The entire case and bracelet are crafted from lightweight, durable, and hypoallergenic Grade 5 titanium with a modern sandblasted finish. It appeals to horological enthusiasts by incorporating a sapphire display caseback to showcase a finely decorated Swiss movement. The dial is given a more luxurious and technical feel with a granular texture, rhodium-plated indices, and a symmetrical no-date or date-at-6 layout. Further enhancement comes from a slimmer case profile and superior lume on the dial and bezel, justifying its premium positioning.