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Tudor Heritage Black Bay wins the revival prize at the 2013 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève

Nov. 15, 2013



For its first participation in the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, TUDOR wins the “Revival” Prize for its Heritage Black Bay dive watch, a reinterpretation of a 1954 iconic model.
The Revival prize, a category introduced into the competition rules for the first time in 2012, rewards “the best watch, among the ten categories or elected by the jury, that offers a contemporary reinterpretation or reissue of an iconic historical model.” This prize is the third to honour the
TUDOR Heritage Black Bay watch since its official presentation, having already garnered awards in London and Singapore.
The TUDOR Heritage Black Bay is one of the key models in the line of Heritage products forming the backbone of the brand’s collection. Serving both to convey TUDOR’s genetic heritage and to define the codes of its new stylistic identity, this line is distinguished by a unique and pioneering creative process of reinterpreting the brand’s heritage that is most powerfully embodied in the TUDOR Heritage Black Bay. Epitomising a full-on collision between past and present, it is not a re-edition of an historical model, but instead the stylistic quintessence of almost 60 years of iconic diver’s watches instilled into a timepiece blending modern design with impressive performances.




TUDOR Heritage Black Bay
The general lines, the spirit of the dial and the domed glass of the TUDOR Heritage Black Bay are all inherited from the brand’s fi rst diver’s watch, the 1954 TUDOR Submariner. Its burgundy-red unidirectional rotatable bezel was first seen on 1970s models, while its distinctive hands also referred to by collectors as “snowflakes” were used on TUDOR watches from 1969 through to the late 1970s. These multiple references to the brand’s aesthetic heritage, subtly associated with a deliberate choice of colours as well as contemporary design elements such as its 41 mm case and its two straps, endow the TUDOR Heritage Black Bay with a powerful identity that heralds the future of TUDOR.
Registered in 1926 and offi cially launched in 1946 – the founding year of the company Montres Tudor SA – TUDOR is positioned in the so-called premium price segment, corresponding to watches retailing for between 2,000 and 6,000 Swiss francs. Since 2010 and the launch of its fi rst Heritage line model, the Heritage Chrono, TUDOR has been experiencing a new surge that is expressed by a stronger presence in Asia, notably through a number of monobrand boutiques, as well as in Europe, along with a broad-scale new commitment to the North American market.




TUDOR Heritage Black Bay 1954-2012
Designed, developed and assembled in the brand’s Geneva workshops, TUDOR watches are enriched with in-house technical solutions protected by patents. They feature a distinctive retro-chic styling and a unique quality-price ratio.
The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève is a stellar highlight of the watch industry calendar. With its award ceremony annually held in the prestigious Grand Théâtre de Genève since 2001 and attended by leading industry figures, high profile politicians and personalities, it has secured a truly international reputation.

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Love the dial on and bezel on the 2012. Both are beautiful watches.

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Thanks for the share, Oscar. one thing that many articles fail to mention is the weight of the BB. It is heavier than a Sub.

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good to know Jeff...I am ISO a Black Bay at a good price...hopefully one will come my way.ThumbsUp02.gif

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Seems well deserving of the award! Thanks for the post Oscar.

Tudor now has several pieces that are fully on my "wish list"...the Black Bay being one.

To add to Jeff's comment, the thing that somewhat surprised me when I first saw the Black Bay in person was the thickness of the case...nice thick case with some good heft, and really like the case lines too. (The thick case was a nice surprise for me).thumbsup.gif

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the thicker case drew me in as well Chris!ThumbsUp02.gif

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Great watch.... one of my faves I've got in the last little while.... punches way above its weight for the price....







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ericf wrote:
Great watch.... one of my faves I've got in the last little while.... punches way above its weight for the price....









+1 to what Eric said. It is well worth the bucks, too. Oscar, I hope you can catch one soon.

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all these pics knocked me off the fence and I caught one after a few days of negotiations Jeff!...should arrive in a couple of days!chickendance.gif

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oagaspar wrote:
all these pics knocked me off the fence and I caught one after a few days of negotiations Jeff!...should arrive in a couple of days!chickendance.gif

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Congrats Oscar! anodie.gif

Can't wait to see the Black Bay strapped to your wrist! thumbsup.gif

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oagaspar wrote:
all these pics knocked me off the fence and I caught one after a few days of negotiations Jeff!...should arrive in a couple of days!chickendance.gif

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WHOAAA!!! SUPER BIG CONGRATS, OSCAR! Man, you sure made the right choice on this one. Enjoy it in good health for a long time, amigothumbsup.gifthumbsup.gifthumbsup.gif

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TY Chris & Jeff....it's on the way and from what I have read and seen of yours Jeff,I believe I will be very happy! ThumbsUp02.gif

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