In 2023 Tudor's new Black Bay Fifty-Four release has easily been one of the highlights of the Swiss watch industry's novelties. Pulling from their earliest dive watch reference 7022, Tudor effectively re-released an iconic "small crown" Submariner from 1954. The updated 37.5mm case features slimmer all around proportions and an in house movement. This is a welcome change for anyone who prefers a more vintage aesthetic and for the purists, it's a package that's not only a joy to wear but immensely practical to own as a daily driver. The rose gold gilt indices and hands and off white lume add to its warmth, making it a great contender for a myriad of straps.

This particular piece has been modified by True Patina to resemble a "Big Crown" Submariner by the addition of gilt "Mercedes" hands and the addition of the larger crown the Sean Connery era Subs are so famous for. The addition of these creates a surprisingly strong combination of vintage aesthetic with modern practicality. Even the pop of the white "Lollipop" hand alone makes a huge difference to the overall look of this piece. More info on these mods and costs here as well as a YouTube video here. This piece comes complete with its, warranty card, boxes, booklets and hang tag as well as all of its original parts which are safely packaged with the set. We've priced this piece at a fair value considering the work done and if you're a vintage enthusiast looking for an elevated modern Tudor, this is the one to have.

Dial: Flawless.
Bezel: No marks.
Hands: No issues.
Case: Appears unpolished. Correct signed crown. Bracelet: Fully linked. Very minimal signs of use. No stretch.
Crystal: Clear.
Accessories: Inner and outer boxes, warranty card and booklet and hang tags. Note that the original parts that were swapped out are safely packaged and included with the set.

The movement is running well on our timegrapher and comes with our 1-year mechanical warranty.

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