Last year was a Black bay bonanza for Tudor, with the Swiss manufacture adding a slew of new references to the lineup. This year, Tudor has proven it’s the prince of the people; giving horological citizens what its big brother couldn’t. The manufacture has also given the lineup the Midas touch and added an elegant new reference to its underrated Clair de Rose line. Herewith, the new Tudor releases from 2024 we want on our wrists asap.
Black Bay
The flagship Tudor Black Bay has received a subtle refresh. Remaining faithful to the original design, the third generation of the Black Bay sees the 41mm case slightly slimmed out and presented on one of two Tudor T-fit bracelets (three-link ‘rivet style’ or five-link) or a T-fit rubber strap. The five-link is our pick of the bunch, perhaps best speaking to the contemporary tone of this release. The slick black monochromatic colour scheme is sure to be a hit, with the snowflake hands and rhodium-plated hour markers contributing to the timepiece’s decidedly modern feel. It’s powered by the in-house COSC-certified calibre MT5602-U, which features a silicon hairspring and offers 70 hours of power reserve.
Model: Black Bay M7941A1A0NU-0001, M7941A1A0NU-0002, M7941A1A0NU-0003
Case size: 41mm
Water resistance: 20ATM
Movement: MT5602-U (automatic)
Price: $6560AUD (M7941A1A0NU-0001), $6250AUD (M7941A1A0NU-0002), $6720AUD (M7941A1A0NU-0003)
Black Bay 58 GMT
Now we’re talking. Tudor has given the thirsty crowd a refreshing sip of coke with the cool new Black Bay 58 GMT. Marking the first time Tudor has added a GMT function to the smaller Black Bay 58 model (the function was previously only available on the 41mm Black Bay), the 39mm timepiece represents an entirely new model. The black and burgundy bezel is complemented by gilt-toned hour markers and hands, while the snowflake hands make the timepiece unmistakably Tudor. The Black Bay 58 GMT comes on either a three-link bracelet or rubber strap — you know the bracelet is the only real choice here. Cheers.
Model: Black Bay 58 GMT M7939G1A0NRU-0001, M7939G1A0NRU-0002
Case size: 39mm
Water resistance: 20ATM
Movement: MT5450-U (automatic)
Price: $6810AUD (M7939G1A0NRU-0001), $6500 (M7939G1A0NRU-0002)
Black Bay 58 18K
If you thought Tudor’s 2024 releases were going to solely fall into the utilitarian category, think again. The Black Bay 58 18K sees the popular model clad entirely in 18 carat yellow gold and paired with a green dial. While the specs are the same as the classic Black Bay 58, the gold and green variant comes with an open caseback, showing off the in-house movement within and speaking to the flashier tone of this piece.
Model: Black Bay 58 18K (M79018V-0006)
Case size: 39mm
Water resistance: 20ATM
Movement: MT5400 (automatic)
Price: $47,400AUD
Claire de Rose
Tudor has added six new references across three sizes to its female-oriented Claire de Rose line. Introducing an alluring new shade of blue to the dial, the newcomers come in 26mm, 30mm, or 34mm case sizes, each with the option of diamonds or Roman numerals on the dial. It’s powered by an automatic movement and executed in steel.
Model: Claire de Rose M35200-0009, M35200-0010, M35500-0009, M35500-0010, M35800-0009, M35800-0010
Case size: 26mm, 30mm, 34mm
Water resistance: 10ATM
Movement: T201 (26mm and 30mm) or T601 (34mm); both automatic
Price: from $3720AUD (26mm without diamonds) to $4980AUD (34mm with diamonds)
Albert Review will be covering Watches & Wonders 2024 as it unfolds. For more novelties, horological news, and new releases, check out our Watches & Wonders coverage here.
Words by Theo Rosen
