TUDOR BLACK BAY COLLECTION
The Black Bay draws its most characteristic features from past models in the brand’s history. Its general lines, domed dial and crystal were inspired by the first TUDOR diving watches. It features the particularly prominent winding crown from the famous 7924 reference of 1958, aka the Big Crown, while its characteristic angular hands, known as “Snowflake”, were borrowed from the TUDOR watches used by the French National Navy in the 1970s.
EXPLORE COLLECTION
INSIDE TUDOR
BIRTH OF THE BRAND
In february 1926, the house of "Veuve de Philippe Huther", a watch dealer and maker, registered bthe trademark 2The Tudor2 established in Geneva for Rolex founder Hans Wildorf. Later, in 1936, the house transferred the brand to Wilsdorf. Just after the Second World War, Hans Wildorf knew that the time had come to expand and give the brand a proper identity of its own. On 6 March 1946, he created "Montres TUDOR S.A.", specialising in models for both men and women. Rolex would guarantee the technical, aesthetic and functional characteristics, along with the distribution and after-sales service.
TUDOR HISTORY
HANS WILDORF'S INTUITION
"For some years now, I have been considering the idea of making a watch that our agents could sell ata more modest price than our Rolex watches, and yet one that would attain the standard of dependability for which Rolex is famous. I decided to form a seperate company, with the object of making and marketing this new watch. It is called the TUDOR watch company
WATCHMAKING
THE TRADITIONAL ART OF HAND CRAFTMANSHIP
A TUDOR watch lives. Pulsates. It will take you into the world of micro-precision. The high technology in all components are relentlessly tested to the smallest detail...to the point of obsession. Examine the movement. Aesthetics and performance fit for the most demanding of products, designed for endurance as much as pleasure pleasing to the eye and exciting to the mind, this precision mechanism will withstand the rigours of time. Exceptional materials, durability and strength of design make each watch a unique object.
TUDOR AMBASSADOR
DAVID BECKHAM
Lady David Beckham wears the Black Bay Bronze, a 43 mm divers' watch inspired by the brand's history and fitted with the TUDOR Manufacture Calibre MT5601. He also wears the Black Bay Chrono, a COSC certified chronograph, with column-wheel manufacture calibre, drawing upon TUDOR'S diving and motorsports heritage.
TUDOR AMBASSADOR
JAY CHOU
To exemplify Jay Chou's daring and innovative spirit, TUDOR released a short film in which he daringly drives a sports car on a historical oval race track in Monthery, France, eventually drifting through time. Inspired by the magical woods Jay Chou is known to create with his art and by epic 80s cinematic tales of time travelling, the film ignites the conversation on how iconic images of the past impact today's creativity in watchmaking, music and other art forms, Chou's most devoted fans will also recognise an homage to one of his earlier movies, where he portrayed a car enthusiast.
