This 2019 Tudor Black Bay 41, reference 79540, is a stainless-steel automatic watch powered by Tudor’s MT5602 calibre. Its black dial, snowflake hands and 41 mm case translate Tudor’s historic dive-watch design cues into a contemporary, no-date everyday sports watch; it is offered as a full set.
Why It’s Special
The Black Bay family is Tudor’s modern interpretation of its mid-century dive-watch vocabulary, with snowflake hands providing the most recognisable link to the 1960s and 1970s originals. Reference 79540 is particularly clean in execution: a fixed polished bezel, no date and a 41 mm case keep the design simple. The MT5602 brings modern autonomy and a silicon balance spring to the heritage-led exterior.
Condition
Unpolished case exhibiting honest surface scratches and desk wear consistent with normal use. No major dents, gouges, or structural damage observed. Case edges remain sharp with factory brushing intact. Blue dial is clean with no visible marks; lume plots are intact and evenly coloured. Hands appear original and clean. Sapphire crystal is free of major damage. Bezel insert remains clean with light cosmetic wear only. Bracelet is full length with typical surface scratching and no significant stretch. Overall presentation is strong, original, and mechanically sound.
Performance
Recently tested on timegrapher at –10 seconds per day. Acceptable for a modern automatic diver and suitable for regular wear. For context, this is a recent timegrapher snapshot rather than a service record.
Details
Reference: 79230B
Movement: Tudor Automatic Calibre MT5602
Serial: I914902 (2019)
Case: 41 mm stainless steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Bracelet: Genuine Tudor rivet-style steel bracelet (fits ≈ 18 cm wrist)
Inclusions: Full set – inner box, outer box, papers and manuals
Provenance: Sourced from Japan and inspected in Melbourne
