The Watch
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Introduced in 2021 as one watch in a wave of surprising moves from Tudor, the Heritage Black Bay Ceramic reference 79210 is a classic Black Bay executed in a ceramic case, with a ceramic bezel insert, and an all new movement – the caliber MT5602-1U.
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This is the first watch from Tudor to be certified by the Swiss Federal Institute Of Metrology in Bern (METAS) which in 2015, in partnership with Omega, developed a new certification standard for wristwatches. METAS certification requires the watch in question to be Swiss-made and COSC-certified, and as well, to pass a battery of additional tests. These include testing the watch for precision in 6 positions and at two levels of power reserve (100% and 33%) as well as waterproofness, length of power reserve, and most importantly, resistance to magnetic fields. The Black Bay Ceramic is resistant to magnetic fields up to at least 15,000 gauss, which makes it, for all intents and purposes, completely resistant to magnetism in daily life.
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Another first for Tudor in the Black Bay Ceramic is the "BLACK BAY" text right on the dial at six o'clock. This is the first Black Bay to feature the model name on the dial. Furthermore, the three lines of text below center on previous Black Bays is now pared down to two, a change that collectors have seemed to love.
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This chap comes with its complete full set of Boxes and paperwork, spare NATO strap, swing tags and original receipt. It was bought new in May 2022 and is under the remainder of the 5 year warranty.
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View this Black Bay in a video: here
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The Specs
Age: c.2022.
Reference: 79210CNU.
Serial Number: Q15ZXXX
Movement: Chronometer Grade Automatic with 70 Hour Power Reserve and hacking seconds.
Calibre: MT5602-1U.
Timekeeping: Keeping Chronometer Grade Time.
Service History: Bought New in 2022.
Dial: Original Rolex Tudor Black Factory Dial, Very Strong Lume.
Case: Ceramic.
Case Size: 41mm.
The Specs
Age: c.2022.
Reference: 79210CNU.
Serial Number: Q15ZXXX
Movement: Chronometer Grade Automatic with 70 Hour Power Reserve and hacking seconds.
Calibre: MT5602-1U.
Timekeeping: Keeping Chronometer Grade Time.
Service History: Bought New in 2022.
Dial: Original Rolex Tudor Black Factory Dial, Very Strong Lume.
Case: Ceramic.
Case Size: 41mm.
Bezel: Unidirectional Bezel in black-PVD-treated 316L Steel.
Water Resistant?: Yes, 200m.
Hands: Original Handset.
Crystal: Sapphire.
Crown: Screw-Down.
Strap/Bracelet: Hybrid leather and rubber strap with 316L steel folding clasp and safety catch in black PVD-treated 316L steel.
Crystal: Sapphire.
Crown: Screw-Down.
Strap/Bracelet: Hybrid leather and rubber strap with 316L steel folding clasp and safety catch in black PVD-treated 316L steel.
Lug Width: 22mm.
Box and Papers: Yes, Full Set.
Box and Papers: Yes, Full Set.
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- Wonderful Lume that shines brightly.
- One of the stealthiest Tudors on the market.
- 41mm Case, crafted from Ceramic, 200m WR.
- Chronometer Grade Movement, with 70 Hour Power Reserve.
- 41mm Case, crafted from Ceramic, 200m WR.
- Chronometer Grade Movement, with 70 Hour Power Reserve.
-Complete Full Set.
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Nitty Gritty:
-Nothing really, worn no more than a handful of times.
Nitty Gritty:
-Nothing really, worn no more than a handful of times.
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Overall the Tudor is in very good pre-owned condition..
Overall the Tudor is in very good pre-owned condition..
Fantastic Piece.