Tudor 2024 Black Bay 41mm Automatic Monochrome Men's Dive Watch M7941A1A0NU-0001

Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE The watch case is crafted from stainless steel, measuring just over 40mm in diameter at the bezel, 41mm across from 4 o’clock to 10 o’clock, and 13.25mm in thickness. It spans 48.5mm lug-to-lug and has a 21mm lug width. The bracelet tapers down to 16mm at the clasp. This makes it notably slimmer than the first caliber MT5602 generation Black Bay 41 divers, making it appear slimmer than the 79220N, which had a more slab-sided mid-case. The case design itself feels more refined compared to the 79220N, with a sharper polished bevel along the sides that flare out a bit more at the lugs. The quality of the brushed finishing and polishing has evidently improved over the past decade. The BB Monochrome’s bracelet end link fitment is exceptional, with no gaps and a seamlessly integrated design. Unlike the 79220N’s slightly protruding colored crown tube, the Monochrome features a shorter crown tube with a 6mm screw-down crown that is very easy to operate. The bezel design is particularly appealing, with sharper, more defined teeth reminiscent of vintage Submariners. The aluminum bezel insert is matte black, appearing almost dark grey under natural light, which complements the monochromatic scheme of the watch beautifully, enhancing its no-nonsense, everyday appeal. The bezel is a 60-click unidirectional dive bezel. The action is loud, distinct, and satisfying. The solid, screwed-down case-back and the watch’s 200-meter water resistance, along with a movement resistant to up to 15,000 Gauss of magnetism. Dial The dial features a printed minute marker ring with prominent rectangular ticks for the hours and finer ticks for the minutes. The print quality is high, ensuring excellent legibility. Applied indices include a large triangle at 12 o’clock, rectangular indices at the cardinal points, and circular indices elsewhere, all contributing to a highly legible display. The finishing and quality control are quite good. The brand’s name and logo are subtly printed below the 12 o’clock index, with additional text above the 6 o’clock marker that includes “Master Chronometer.” The hour and minute hands are typical from Tudor, featuring a large ‘Snowflake’ hour hand. Overall, this dial excels at its function, providing excellent legibility through high-contrast elements and a restrained design approach that emphasizes the watch’s utility over decorative aesthetics. Lume The Black Bay ‘Monochrome’ features indices and hands that are generously applied with lume. The aluminum bezel insert includes only a lumed pip at the 12 o’clock position, which is standard for this type of design. The lume is reasonably potent. The lume provided on this watch offers more excellent night-time legibility, ensuring that reading the time in the dark is comfortably manageable. Movement This watch is powered by the Kenissi manufactured caliber MT5602-U, a METAS certified variant of the MT5602 movements first introduced with the ceramic Black Bay 41, and subsequently featured in the red bezel gilt dial version of the Black Bay 41 released last year. Previously, METAS certification, a standard that offers a more stringent assessment compared to COSC, was predominantly utilized by Omega. This Master Chronometer certification evaluates the fully encased movement, not just the movement alone, ensuring the watch’s precision under varying conditions of temperature and power reserve, and its resilience against magnetic fields and water ingress. The robust movement has excellent timekeeping over extended periods. The watch is currently running at about +3 spd, with time split between a winder and on wrist. On The Wrist Initially, I had reservations about how this Tudor Black Bay Monochrome would fit on my 6.75″ wrist, given my past experiences with the first generation of MT5602 Black Bay watches, which I found too unwieldy and clumsy due to their height and slab-sided design. However, this generation of Black Bay is a notable improvement in comfort. The lug-to-lug distance has been restrained, the case height slightly reduced, and the mid-case elegantly sculpted to curve towards the wrist at the lugs. Although the case-back protrudes somewhat, it doesn’t detract significantly from the wearing experience, which remains stable and comfortable. Bracelet The ‘Tu-bilee’ bracelet, provides a more balanced feel on the wrist, feels lighter, and makes the case’s weight slightly more noticeable. But I love how the Tu-bilee looks on this watch. Despite some opinions suggesting that the 5-link Tu-bilee bracelet might feel flimsy, I would have to disagree; it may be lighter than expected, but the machining tolerances and overall fit are exceptional. The end links integrate seamlessly, and the brushed and polished finishes harmonize beautifully with the case. The bracelet’s edges are smooth, and the clasp exudes a premium quality not always found in this category. If you run your finger over the clasp, the only sharp edge is the shield logo which appears to have been intentionally designed that way to assist in opening the clasp. The rest of the edges are softer, outclassing some offerings from brands like Omega Speedmaster Professional. The T-Fit on-the-fly adjustment system is particularly useful, appears to be quite robust, and user-friendly, enhancing the bracelet’s functionality.

Price: 3475 USD

Location: Hurst, Texas

End Time: 2024-11-13T13:27:23.000Z

Shipping Cost: 45 USD