Swiss Watch Brand TUDOR Unveils New 39mm Chronograph 'Black Bay Chrono 39 "Bumblebee"'

The Black Bay Chrono continues to evolve. A new 39mm case, a column-wheel manufacture chronograph caliber, and a vibrant yellow and black dial. It resonates with a fearless 'buzz'. In TUDOR's Daring Watches collection, alongside the preceding 'Pink' and 'Flamingo Blue' models, this watch is truly a 'stinger'.

The latest chronograph in the Daring Watches collection makes a striking statement in yellow. This is the essence of TUDOR's definition of boldness. There are no rules in this collection. Complementing this unconventional dial is a 39mm case that ensures a comfortable fit. Its slim profile of 13.1mm is also noteworthy. Of course, the column-wheel manufacture caliber MT5813 ensures reliability, stable chronometric performance, and a 70-hour power reserve. The evolution extends beyond the case and movement. The snowflake hands have been redesigned for better legibility of the sub-dials, and the pushers feature a new knurled pattern. Watch enthusiasts might call this the 'MK2' (second generation). Finally, a new 3-link bracelet with smoothly finished sides completes the package. Does the 'Bumblebee' save the world? Or perhaps. But wearing its bold design will certainly protect your wrist.

Since the launch of its first chronograph, the Oysterdate model, in 1970, TUDOR has been producing watches closely linked to the world of motorsports. Since 1954, TUDOR's professional dive watches have also continuously evolved. The Black Bay Chrono seamlessly merges these traditions into a sports chronograph, featuring contrasting sub-counters, a high-performance self-winding manufacture caliber, a column-wheel mechanism, and a vertical clutch. The Black Bay Chrono 39 "Bumblebee" breaks away from established norms. However, this does not compromise TUDOR's pride in the slightest.

THE SPIRIT OF ASPHALT AND SEA

Faithful to the Black Bay aesthetic, the Black Bay Chrono 39 sublimates the 'Snowflake' hand, a signature of TUDOR dive watches since 1969, in its own unique style. A striking yellow domed dial and two recessed sub-counters. The hands have been meticulously adjusted to ensure optimal legibility. Inspired by early TUDOR chronographs, the dial features a 45-minute counter and a date window at 6 o'clock. On the 39mm steel case, the Black Bay line's characteristic satin-brushed and polished finishes, chamfered lugs, and a crown engraved with the TUDOR shield make their presence felt. The design of the stainless steel pushers, embodying TUDOR's relentless pursuit of detail, is inspired by second-generation TUDOR chronographs. A fixed stainless steel bezel with a black anodized aluminum insert and tachymeter scale enhances the appearance and functionality of this sporty chronograph.

STEEL BRACELET WITH "T-FIT" CLASP

This new Black Bay Chrono 39 comes with a new stainless steel 3-link bracelet with smoothly finished sides and a clasp featuring TUDOR's exclusive 'T-fit' adjustment system. With a simple tool-free operation, the wearer can adjust the length by 8mm in 5 steps. The clasp also incorporates ceramic ball bearings, providing a pleasant tactile sensation when operating the clasp, ensuring smooth and secure fastening.

THE MANUFACTURE CHRONOGRAPH CALIBRE MT5813

The manufacture chronograph caliber MT5813 powering the Black Bay Chrono 39 offers hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, and date functions. Like other TUDOR manufacture calibers, it features distinctive finishes. The monobloc tungsten rotor is openworked with a satin finish and sandblasted details, while the bridges and mainplate alternate between sandblasted surfaces and laser decoration.

Boasting approximately 70 hours of power reserve and an antimagnetic silicon balance spring, the manufacture chronograph caliber MT5813 is certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) and exceeds the standards set by this independent body. While the certification allows an average daily rate of -4/+6 seconds for the uncased movement, TUDOR achieves a stricter standard of -2/+4 seconds for the fully assembled watch. This highly functional movement is crafted under TUDOR's traditional watchmaking principles and features a sophisticated column-wheel mechanism and vertical clutch. In line with TUDOR's quality philosophy, like all TUDOR products, it guarantees exceptional robustness and precision, ensured by numerous rigorous tests.

Based on the Manufacture Chronograph Caliber Breitling B01, this movement incorporates a high-precision regulating mechanism developed by TUDOR and features unique finishes, born from the enduring collaboration between the two brands.

THE ESSENCE OF BLACK BAY

Like other models in the Black Bay line, this Black Bay Chrono 39 adopts the 'Snowflake' hand, a square hand first seen in models from the 1969 catalog. For this model, it has been redesigned to maximize its visual impact. The Black Bay line was born from a miraculous encounter between TUDOR's classic watch aesthetics and cutting-edge watchmaking. It is not merely a 'reissue of a past model'. It embodies the 70-year history of TUDOR dive watches and revives it in a modern context. Its neo-vintage appearance, combined with manufacturing technology, reliability, robustness, and precision, establishes its presence as a true practical watch for today.

FIVE DECADES OF TUDOR CHRONOGRAPHS

In 1970, TUDOR launched its first chronograph, the Oysterdate. Its unique design, combining robustness and functionality, featured vibrant colors, pentagonal hour markers shaped like a baseball home plate, a 45-minute counter, and a date display at 6 o'clock. This model quickly gained support in the world of motorsports and laid the foundation for over 50 years of technical chronograph evolution. Another vibrant yellow model, the 'Tiger', appeared in the 1990s.