Tudor Heritage Black Bay 79220R

Tudor Heritage Black Bay 79220R. Stainless steel 41mm case which is water resistant up to 200 metres. Black dial with red bezel. Luminescent snowflake hands and hour markers. Rose Tudor logo and curved ‘smiley’ text ‘self-winding’ at the 6 o’clock position. Domed sapphire crystal. On a black leather strap with deployant clasp. Comes with an additional black textile strap. Box and papers dated September 2014 .

The Tudor Heritage Black Bay 79220R is regarded as one of the most important modern Tudor references, helping relaunch the brand into the spotlight when the Black Bay collection debuted in 2012. Drawing heavy inspiration from Tudor’s vintage Submariner models of the 1950s and 1960s, the watch introduced signature design cues that would go on to define the entire Black Bay line, including the iconic snowflake hands and oversized crown. Early examples featuring the Tudor rose logo and distinctive “smiley” dial text have become especially collectible amongst enthusiasts, with many viewing the 79220R as the purest expression of the original Heritage Black Bay concept.