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Model Name:
Tudor Black Bay Ceramic
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Reference:
M79210CNU-0001
Price ($)
$
5150
Country:
Switzerland
A.I. Rating
8.1
Crowd Rating:
1923
Watch Description
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-black-bay-ceramic-is-tudors-new-dark-star
The Black Bay Ceramic, first of all, is visibly and immediately a Black Bay. Sure, it's in ceramic now, but there's still the familiar slab-sided case, with its tank-like proportions (and I mean the armored fighting vehicle, not the Cartier wristwatch). It's a lighter watch, thanks to the case material, but it's still at its heart the burly, retro-adjacent sports watch we've all come to know and love.
Or is it? While the original Black Bay (and BB 58) made no bones about reaching for the retro, the Black Bay Ceramic is in some ways a totally new Black Bay. No slightly Ye Olde Vintage Watch cues here. Instead, we have a slickly rendered exercise in glossy and matte black textures, without a speck of color anywhere. The gilt is gone, with the dial legend now in muted grayscale lettering, and the ceramic bezel is uncompromising in its devotion to the Dark Side – there isn't even a bezel lume pip.
If you're used to what the Black Bay was before the Ceramic debuted, it's actually shocking. It's also eerily beautiful. The luminous markers and hands seem to float, glowing by their own light, like the landing lights on the deck of an aircraft carrier at night.
It's a thought-provoking watch, and indeed comes across as a bit of an intentional provocation (which is not a new thing for either Rolex or Tudor – think of that platinum anniversary Daytona from 2013, or more recently, Tudor's 2019 P01 – both watches that had a non-zero percentage of enthusiasts gnashing their teeth). The whole thing is, yes, a Black Bay, but in its slick, icy modernity, it also seems a rejection of everything we thought the Black Bay stood for. The fact that there's no lume pip means you're pushing it even calling this a "dive watch."
It's also, not gonna lie, gasp-inducingly handsome. Both back and front – that METAS-certified MT5602-IU is almost as nicely turned out on the back, as the watch is topside – it's got all the sable seductiveness of an SR-71 Blackbird. Unlike the spy plane, though, the color scheme of the BB Ceramic isn't driven by practical considerations – it is, instead, design for the sake of design.
41
49
0
14.5
200
Ceramic
Round
Sapphire
Screw-in
Automatic
CALIBRE MT5602-1U
0
Black
A.I. Watch Review:
# Tudor Black Bay Ceramic Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Tudor Black Bay Ceramic is a contemporary dive watch that updates the iconic Black Bay line with a stealthy all-black aesthetic, featuring a 41mm stainless steel case paired with a matte black ceramic bezel and dial accented by luminous snowflake hands and indices, ideal for adventure-seeking enthusiasts and collectors who value robust tool-watch performance; it houses the in-house automatic Manufacture Calibre MT5602-1U, COSC-certified for chronometer precision with a 70-hour power reserve.
## Overall Watch Rating: 8.4/10.0
**Movement Metric (9.5/10.0)** - The in-house MT5602-1U automatic movement with COSC certification and 70-hour reserve outperforms many competitors in its class, akin to Omega's reliable Co-Axial calibers.
**Dials & Design Metric (9.2/10.0)** - The matte black dial, ceramic bezel, and signature snowflake hands deliver a cohesive, modern evolution of dive watch heritage superior to standard Seiko divers.
**Material Metric (9.1/10.0)** - Premium 316L stainless steel, domed sapphire with dual AR coating, and durable ceramic bezel elevate it beyond typical mid-tier tool watches like the Citizen Promaster.
**Brand Metric (8.3/10.0)** - As an entry-level luxury marque with deep Rolex heritage and growing in-house prowess, Tudor outshines high-premium brands like Christopher Ward.
**Versatility Metric (8.5/10.0)** - Its 200m water resistance, legible dive bezel, and comfortable 41mm proportions make it adaptable from ocean dives to daily casual wear, more versatile than dedicated pilots like the IWC Mark series.
**History & Innovation Metric (8.0/10.0)** - Tudor's storied dive watch legacy combined with ceramic innovation and COSC in-house calibers builds meaningfully on Rolex-adjacent foundations, exceeding most mid-tier Japanese marques.
**Functions Metric (7.8/10.0)** - Core timekeeping with a reliable date window provides solid everyday utility, on par with entry-luxury peers but lacking GMT or chronograph extras.
**Rarity Metric (6.5/10.0)** - At around $5,000 retail with steady production volumes, it offers accessible appeal without the scarcity premium of limited Rolex models.
**Complications Metric (5.8/10.0)** - The simple date complication at 3 o'clock is functional but basic compared to multifunction pieces from Grand Seiko.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 9.9
## WM Collector Grade: A+
## Performance Insights: Exceptional movement, materials, and design drive high scores, delivering outstanding value well above its implied price point for a COSC-certified dive watch.
## TPS Interpretation: Exceptional Value: The watch vastly overdelivers on performance, materials, and heritage relative to its price, making it a standout collector investment.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
