Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Ref. M79030N
Dive Watch (Subcategory: Professional Tool Dive Watch) · Tudor (owned by Rolex SA), positioned in the luxury / premium tier and celebrated for producing rugged, historically inspired mechanical tool watches.
Period: Neo-Vintage / Modern Heritage (2010s-present) with strong mid-century vintage dive watch design cues inspired by the 1958 Tudor Ref. 7924.
Type
Dive Watch (Subcategory: Professional Tool Dive Watch)
Brand
Tudor (owned by Rolex SA), positioned in the luxury / premium tier and celebrated for producing rugged, historically inspired mechanical tool watches.
Movement
Automatic, in-house caliber MT5402, operating at 28,800 vph (4 Hz), with an approximate 70-hour power reserve, variable inertia balance, silicon balance spring, and COSC-certified chronometer precision.
Dimensions
Case diameter: 39 mm, case thickness: 11.9 mm, lug-to-lug distance: 47 mm, lug width: 20 mm. Wears exceptionally well, adhering to classic vintage proportions.
Description
The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight is a masterclass in modern neo-vintage watchmaking. Designed to capture the spirit of Tudor's iconic 1958 sub-aquatic tool watch (the Ref. 7924), it scales down the traditional Black Bay silhouette to a universally beloved 39mm case. The striking matte black dial paired with gilt accents and signature snowflake hands delivers an unmatched vintage aesthetic, while the modern in-house automatic movement ensures contemporary reliability and performance.
Key Features
Proportional 39mm case size, vintage gilt dial printing, snowflake hands, no-date symmetrical dial layout, prominent unprotected winding crown with rose logo, and an exceptional 70-hour power reserve in-house chronometer movement.
Dial Description
Matte black domed dial with applied rose-gold gilt hour indices and matching gilt lettering. Features characteristic 'Snowflake' hands filled with vintage-tinted cream-colored luminescent material. No date complication for a symmetrical aesthetic.
Case Material
Stainless steel (316L), featuring a combination of satin-brushed top surfaces on the lugs and polished case flanks.
Crystal Type
Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, mimicking the warm, curved look of vintage acrylic crystals without the scratching vulnerability.
Bezel Details
Unidirectional rotating bezel in stainless steel with a matte black aluminum insert and silver/gilt 60-minute graduation scale, featuring a luminous pip at 12 o'clock.
Crown & Pushers
Screw-down winding crown in stainless steel adorned with the historical engraved Tudor rose logo, without modern crown guards, emphasizing its vintage charm.
Bracelet or Strap
Riveted three-link stainless steel bracelet styled after Tudor's 1950s and 60s bracelets, featuring visible rivet heads on the sides and secured with a folding clasp.
Caseback Details
Solid stainless steel screw-down case back with traditional circular brushed finishing and peripheral technical engravings.
Movement Type
Automatic, in-house caliber MT5402, operating at 28,800 vph (4 Hz), with an approximate 70-hour power reserve, variable inertia balance, silicon balance spring, and COSC-certified chronometer precision.
Water Resistance
200 meters (660 feet) / 20 ATM, fully suitable for recreational swimming, snorkeling, and professional scuba diving.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made, manufactured in Geneva, Switzerland, utilizing in-house high-performance mechanical movements.
Age Estimate
Circa 2018-present production, following the model's debut at Baselworld 2018.
Cultural Significance
The Black Bay 58 is widely credited with fueling the neo-vintage trend across the watch industry, proving that collectors heavily favor downsized, historically faithful proportions over oversized modern timepieces.
Condition Notes
The watch appears to be in pristine, unworn, or lightly handled condition, securely presented inside its original luxury presentation box with factory protective tags attached.
Value Estimate
Retail MSRP is approximately $3,900 to $4,100 USD depending on the strap/bracelet configuration, with secondary market values holding strong due to high demand and enduring popularity.
Care & Maintenance
Recommended mechanical service interval of 5 to 10 years. Regular water resistance testing is advised annually, especially after exposure to saltwater. Clean the steel bracelet with mild soapy water and a soft brush.
Similar Watches
Rolex Submariner Ref. 5538 (vintage inspiration), Tudor Black Bay 41 (larger size, different movement), Omega Seamaster 300 Heritage (alternative heritage dive watch), Oris Divers Sixty-Five (retro rival).
Interesting Facts
The 'Fifty-Eight' name directly references the year 1958, which marked the release of Tudor's first-ever dive watch water-resistant to 200 meters, known among collectors as the 'Big Crown'.