Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Ref. M79030N
Dive Watch · Tudor (owned by Rolex SA), positioned as a luxury-tier brand with strong historical tool-watch heritage.
Period: Neo-Vintage / Retro-Modern (2018-present)
Type
Dive Watch
Brand
Tudor (owned by Rolex SA), positioned as a luxury-tier brand with strong historical tool-watch heritage.
Movement
Automatic self-winding, Tudor Manufacture Calibre MT5402, beating at 28,800 vph (4 Hz), with a 70-hour power reserve, variable inertia balance, silicon balance spring, and COSC certification.
Dimensions
Case diameter 39mm, case thickness 11.9mm, lug-to-lug distance 47mm, lug width 20mm.
Description
The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight is a modern masterpiece of retro-inspired watchmaking. It scales down the chunky proportions of the original Black Bay 41 into a much more wearable and historically faithful 39mm case size. With its gilt dial accents, vintage burgundy-red bezel triangle, domed sapphire crystal, and riveted bracelet, it channels the spirit of Tudor's iconic 1958 Submariner (Ref. 7924) while offering state-of-the-art modern reliability and an in-house COSC-certified movement.
Key Features
Proportional 39mm case size reminiscent of vintage 1950s dive watches, lack of crown guards, signature Snowflake hands, gilt dial printing, and the proprietary in-house MT5402 caliber with a 70-hour power reserve.
Dial Description
Domed matte black dial with gilt (gold-colored) minute track and text, applied dot and geometric indices with faux-patina luminous fill, signature 'Snowflake' hands with white fill and gilt surrounds, displaying hours, minutes, and central seconds with no date complication.
Case Material
Stainless steel (316L) with a mix of polished case flanks and satin-brushed top surfaces on the lugs.
Crystal Type
Domed sapphire crystal with an internal anti-reflective coating, mimicking the look of vintage acrylic crystals.
Bezel Details
Unidirectional rotating stainless steel bezel with a black aluminum insert, 60-minute dive scale with silvered numerals and markers, and a distinct red triangle marker at the 12 o'clock position.
Crown & Pushers
Screw-down stainless steel winding crown featuring the historical Tudor rose logo in relief, with no crown guards, set on a prominent tube.
Bracelet or Strap
Riveted stainless steel three-link bracelet with satin-brushed finishing and visible rivet heads on the sides mimicking vintage bracelets from the 1950s and 60s, secured with a folding clasp.
Caseback Details
Solid stainless steel screw-down case back with traditional brushed circular finishing and plain central area reserved for engravings.
Movement Type
Automatic self-winding, Tudor Manufacture Calibre MT5402, beating at 28,800 vph (4 Hz), with a 70-hour power reserve, variable inertia balance, silicon balance spring, and COSC certification.
Water Resistance
200 meters (660 feet) / 20 ATM, suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and recreational scuba diving, though not designed for professional saturation diving.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made, manufactured in Geneva, Switzerland, featuring an in-house high-performance movement produced by Kenissi, Tudor's movement manufacturing arm.
Age Estimate
Circa 2018-present, following the model's debut at Baselworld 2018.
Cultural Significance
The BB58 played a pivotal role in shifting the modern watch industry away from oversized watches back toward vintage-appropriate, smaller case dimensions, cementing Tudor's identity independent of its parent company, Rolex.
Condition Notes
The watch displays typical light desk-diving hairline scratches on the polished case flanks and clasp, but the bezel, crystal, and dial appear pristine. Overall condition is Excellent.
Value Estimate
Retail price (MSRP) is approximately $3,900 to $4,100 USD depending on the bracelet configuration. Secondary market values generally range between $3,200 and $3,800 USD based on condition and inclusion of original box and papers.
Care & Maintenance
Recommended mechanical service interval of 5 to 10 years. Water resistance seals should be pressure tested annually, especially if used for swimming or diving. Clean the stainless steel bracelet with mild soap and warm water.
Similar Watches
Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 (vintage inspiration), Tudor Black Bay 41 (larger alternative), Omega Seamaster Diver 300M (more modern luxury dive watch), Seiko Prospex 'Alpinist' or '6Mas' modern reinterpretations.
Interesting Facts
The 'Fifty-Eight' designation directly references the year 1958, which marked the release of Tudor's first 200-meter water-resistant dive watch, the legendary Ref. 7924 'Big Crown'.