Learn About the New Tudor Black Bay Ceramic Watch People Can’t Stop Talking About
July 29, 2025
Tudor’s latest watch has got everybody talking. The Tudor Black Bay Ceramic is part of the watch company’s Daring Collection, made in collaboration with V Carb Formula One racing. It stands out for its unique royal blue face and sporty design.
Find out if you should add it to your collection.
Tudor Ceramic Black Bay Specs
Let’s start talking specs. The case diameter is 41mm, and the thickness is 14.4 mm, contributing to the bold appearance of the royal blue face. The MT5602-1U calibre movement ensures high accuracy and minimizes magnetic interference. The movement is self-winding, and the watch is water resistant up to 200m – for all you deep-sea divers. It offers a 70-hour power reserve.
As a ceramic watch, the new Black Bay is exceptionally durable, scratch-resistant, lightweight, and comfortable. It offers a sleek, modern design and hypoallergenic properties. Its high resistance to UV rays ensures color stability.
The watch has a hybrid leather and rubber strap, exclusive stitching, and a folding clasp in black PVD-treated steel. However, if you prefer a sporty look, you may choose the complementary black fabric strap with a blue band and PVD-treated buckle.
About Tudor and the Black Bay Collection
Tudor is a Swiss watchmaking company based in Geneva. It was registered in 1926 by Hans Wilsdorf, founder of Rolex, as a sister company. At its inception, it was known for producing watches for military and professional divers.
The watch company produced many iconic watches over the years, but its Black Bay models are among the most popular. The line was introduced in 2012, inspired by historical Tudor diving watches like the “Snowflake” Submariner. Over the years, the collection has evolved to feature various watches that showcase different sizes, materials, and complications.
Black Bays are known for their:
- Vintage Designs: Incorporating elements from Tudor’s historical dive watches, such as the Snowflake hour hand and loom-filled dot and line hour markers, offers a vintage aesthetic.
- Modern Technology: Although vintage designs inspire the watches, they are outfitted with modern technology, such as in-house movements, ceramic bezels, and advanced materials.
- Durable Construction: Black Bays are highly durable and water resistant, with many being water resistant up to 200 meters.
While Black Bay watches share these characteristics, they are available in various models, offering a wide range of case sizes and materials.
What is the Daring Collection?
The Ceramic Black Bay is part of Tudor’s daring collection, a “curated selection of exclusive watches designed to break conventions.” Company manufacturers use existing designs and take them as far as possible, incorporating unique colors and materials.
Compared to other Black Bays, it is made of ceramic rather than the classic stainless steel. It offers a brushed finish that supports a sportier look. Due to the ceramic material, the watch also feels lighter on the wrist.
A vibrant royal blue dial offsets the matte black case. The layout is classic Black Bay, with circular and baton-applied indices, which are loom-filled, and snowflake hands, which combine to contribute to optimal legibility.
On the other hand, the bezel is rather challenging to read, but that is an issue only deep divers may complain about.
The VCarb Formula One Collaboration
The watch results from a VCarb Formula One collaboration, and the face perfectly matches the race brand’s blue livery. Tudor celebrated the partnership at the Watches and Wonders convention with a custom-made Formula One video game and a pit stop with an interactive VCarb car model. The car’s inner workings were visible from the lower floors, and visitors could even change a tire.
Overall, the collaboration was well done, with both brands represented in the watch design. With Formula One standing out as one of the most tech-forward and daring sports, it makes sense that these features are integrated into an innovative collection model. The watch is made for the pilots of the Visa Cash App RB Formula One team, though anyone who appreciates style and function can wear it.
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METAs Certification
The METAS Master’s Chronometer certification offers comprehensive coverage of the watch’s main characteristics, including precision, resistance to magnetic fields, waterproof qualities, and power reserve, holding them to incredibly high standards.
To obtain the certification, watches must meet Swiss Made criteria and be certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). The Institute examines the watch at two temperatures in six different positions and at 100% and 33% power reserve levels. Findings show the watch is waterproof up to 200m per ISO standards and has anti-magnetic characteristics when exposed to a 15,000-gauss magnetic field.
Some critics feel that Tudor’s METAS certification positions them against Omega, a brand that offers the same certification at a higher price point. Specifically, the Black Bay Ceramic may compete with the Seamaster, offering an iconic design and more size options. However, for many, choosing between the two is a matter of personal taste.
Purchase Luxury Watches from a Tudor Authorized Dealer
Tudor watches can be purchased from various sellers, but you will have a better experience buying from a Tudor Authorized Dealer. They offer the following benefits:
- Authenticity: Buying from an authorized dealer ensures your watch will be authentic, not a replica.
- Warranty and Service: An authorized dealer will provide a warranty that covers defects and repairs, which are handled by trained professionals.
- Customer Support and Expertise: Consumers who purchase from an authorized dealer can benefit from their expertise. They can answer questions that help customers better understand the watch’s functionality.
Precision Watches is a Tudor Authorized Dealer You Can Trust
Precision Watches is a trusted Tudor authorized dealer in Gwynedd, PA. We offer a wide selection of new and pre-owned watches, ensuring you find one suited to your taste and lifestyle. Our team also provides authorized Swiss watch repair and opportunities for you to sell and trade your luxury watches.
Contact us to learn more about the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic and other trending releases. Our knowledgeable staff will answer your questions and provide service with a smile.
