Tudor Black Bay 41 Steel (Ref. M79680-0003) "Tiffany Blue / Ice Blue Dial"
Dive-Style Sports Watch / Casual Everyday Watch · Tudor (Subsidiary of Rolex SA), positioned in the luxury watch segment.
Period: Modern Luxury / Neo-Vintage (2020s)
Type
Dive-Style Sports Watch / Casual Everyday Watch
Brand
Tudor (Subsidiary of Rolex SA), positioned in the luxury watch segment.
Movement
Automatic mechanical movement, Tudor In-House Calibre MT5602, beating at 28,800 vph (4 Hz), with approximately 70 hours of power reserve, variable inertia balance, silicon balance spring, and 25 jewels.
Dimensions
Case diameter: 41 mm, Case thickness: 13.6 mm, Lug-to-lug distance: 50 mm, Lug width: 22 mm.
Description
The Tudor Black Bay 41 with the striking ice blue dial blends modern everyday versatility with robust sports-watch architecture. While retaining the iconic snowflake handset and signature robust case lines of the Black Bay lineage, this reference trades the traditional rotating dive bezel for a sleek, fixed polished steel bezel. The standout element is the vibrant ice blue sunburst dial, which offers incredible wrist presence, catching light dynamically. Powered by the COSC-certified in-house MT5602 movement, it combines luxury aesthetic flair with uncompromising mechanical reliability.
Key Features
Striking ice blue sunburst dial, iconic Tudor Snowflake hands, fixed smooth steel bezel, COSC-certified in-house automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve, and the highly practical T-fit clasp system.
Dial Description
Sunburst ice blue / turquoise dial with a fine granulated or sunray texture, applied circular, rectangular, and triangular hour markers filled with white luminescent material. Features classic Tudor "Snowflake" hands and a central sweep seconds hand. Text includes the Tudor shield logo, "GENEVE", "200m: 660ft", "CHRONOMETER", and "OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED".
Case Material
316L stainless steel with a combination of brushed satin-finished surfaces and polished bevels.
Crystal Type
Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.
Bezel Details
Fixed smooth stainless steel bezel with a polished finish.
Crown & Pushers
Screw-down steel winding crown adorned with the iconic Tudor rose logo in relief, set against a black-lacquered background.
Bracelet or Strap
Five-link stainless steel "Jubilee" style bracelet with brushed outer and polished central links, equipped with the Tudor T-fit rapid adjustment clasp.
Caseback Details
Solid screw-down stainless steel case back with circular brushing and traditional engraving space.
Movement Type
Automatic mechanical movement, Tudor In-House Calibre MT5602, beating at 28,800 vph (4 Hz), with approximately 70 hours of power reserve, variable inertia balance, silicon balance spring, and 25 jewels.
Water Resistance
200 meters (660 feet / 20 ATM), suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and recreational scuba diving, though fitted with a fixed bezel rather than a timing bezel.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made, manufactured in Geneva, Switzerland, featuring an in-house manufactured automatic movement.
Age Estimate
Circa 2023-Present (Modern production model introduced following the 2023 Watches and Wonders releases).
Cultural Significance
Represents Tudor's modern strategic pivot toward vibrant, lifestyle-oriented colorways while reinforcing their independent identity away from being merely the "poor man's Rolex," establishing them as a powerhouse in the accessible luxury market.
Condition Notes
The watch exhibits clean lines with crisp factory brushing and high-polish accents. The crystal is pristine, the dial layout and hands are immaculate, and the bracelet shows no stretch.
Value Estimate
Retail price is approximately $4,225 USD, with secondary market values holding close to retail depending on condition, completeness of box and papers, and current regional demand.
Care & Maintenance
Recommended general service interval of 5 to 10 years for the in-house movement. Ensure the screw-down crown is fully threaded before water exposure. Clean the steel bracelet periodically with warm soapy water and a soft brush.
Similar Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 (Turquoise Blue dial), Omega Aqua Terra 150M (Shade collection), Tudor Black Bay 36/39/41 with monochrome dials.
Interesting Facts
The popularity of turquoise and ice blue dials skyrocketed across the watch industry in the early 2020s. Tudor introduced these vibrant dials to its core Black Bay line to appeal to a younger, style-conscious audience while retaining serious mechanical chops.