A new Black Bay chrono in steel and gold is yet another masterstroke of daring

Tudor’s astonishing resurgence continued at Baselworld 2019 with the unveiling of several new models, including the Black Bay Bronze with Slate Grey Dial and Black Bay P01 divers, and the wholly unexpected Black Bay Chronograph Steel and Gold, whose striking two- tone metalwork is a clear nod in the direction of the brand’s parent, Rolex. Building on a theme already pursued in the Heritage Black Bay S& G, the Chrono throws all caution to the wind, with yellow gold not only sprinkled around the sub dials and fixed black bezel, but also employed for the pushers and crown as well as, of course, at the centre of the bracelet ( it’s also available with a brown leather or black fabric strap – and is supplied with an additional leather cuff strap). Size- wise, this

Black Bay is a relatively restrained 41mm, and its COSCcertified MT5813 calibre, which is essentially a Breitling B- 01 that’s been further developed in collaboration with Tudor, features a column- wheel mechanism and vertical coupling, as well as a silicon balance spring, and offers a decent power reserve of 70 hours. Water resistance of this five- hander is 20 bars, and there’s arresting lume on the hour markers and hands ( the hour hand bears the familiar “snowflake” pattern of the brand’s dive watches).

Since Tudor introduced its own manufacture calibres a few years ago, Black Bays have been disappearing from stores so fast they’re nigh- on unobtainable – and it’s pretty much the same scenario with this cool and stylish newcomer.