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Model Name:
Tudor Black Bay 54
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Reference:
M79000N-0001
Price ($)
$
3900
Country:
Switzerland
A.I. Rating
7.8
Crowd Rating:
1873
Watch Description
TUDOR presents a new addition to the Black Bay line that embodies the purest modern expression of the brand’s first-ever dive watch. In 1954, the reference 7922 was released, today the Black Bay 54 recalls this model with a 37mm case and a Manufacture Calibre. The Black Bay 54 is the most true-to-form example of TUDOR’s first dive watch, the reference 7922. The 37mm case retains the classic proportions of yesteryear yet boasts the technical prowess of TUDOR’s time-only Manufacture Calibre MT5400 and a 200m depth rating.
37
46
0
11.2
200
Steel - 316L
Round
Sapphire
Screw-in
Automatic
MT5400
70
Black
A.I. Watch Review:
# Tudor Black Bay 54 Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Tudor Black Bay 54 is a vintage-inspired dive watch with a compact 37mm stainless steel case, featuring a black dial with signature gilt accents and snowflake hands, a unidirectional rotating bezel, and the in-house automatic MT5400 movement offering COSC chronometer certification and a robust 70-hour power reserve, perfectly suited for wristwatch enthusiasts who prefer smaller, wearable proportions reminiscent of the original 1954 Tudor diver while delivering modern tool-watch performance.
## Overall Watch Rating: 8.2/10.0
**Dials & Design Metric (9.6/10.0)** - The exquisite gilt dial, applied indices, and iconic snowflake hands deliver timeless dive aesthetics on par with vintage Rolex Submariners.
**Movement Metric (9.6/10.0)** - Tudor's MT5400 in-house caliber with COSC certification, 70-hour reserve, and 28,800 vph beat rate rivals pricier independents like Nomos or IWC automatics in reliability and refinement.
**Material Metric (9.3/10.0)** - Premium 316L stainless steel construction with sapphire crystal, AR coating, and meticulous brushing/polishing matches the durability of Omega's Seamaster cases.
**Versatility Metric (8.8/10.0)** - Its compact size and sporty dive specs make it highly adaptable from office casual to underwater adventures, akin to a smaller Blancpain Fifty Fathoms.
**Brand Metric (8.5/10.0)** - As Rolex's more accessible sibling, Tudor delivers luxury-level heritage and quality at entry-luxury pricing, comparable to Tag Heuer or Oris flagships.
**History & Innovation Metric (8.4/10.0)** - Rooted in the legendary 1954 Ref. 7922 with modern in-house advancements, it echoes the dive watch evolution of Blancpain and early Rolex tool watches.
**Functions Metric (7.9/10.0)** - Solid core functions including 200m water resistance, Super-LumiNova lume, and dive bezel provide reliable utility similar to standard Seiko Prospex divers.
**Rarity Metric (6.2/10.0)** - Moderate exclusivity from its mid-four-figure price and substantial production run aligns with popular Tudors like the Black Bay 58, not limited editions.
**Complications Metric (1.5/10.0)** - Primarily a time-only piece with small seconds, it lacks advanced features found in chronographs like the Omega Speedmaster.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 8.4
## WM Collector Grade: A
## Performance Insights: Excels in movement, materials, and design for exceptional build quality, though rarity lags; trades at strong value well below its $6,250 implied price equivalent.
## TPS Interpretation: Strong Value: This watch significantly outperforms price-expected benchmarks across key metrics, ideal for savvy collectors seeking understated excellence.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
