In 2024, TUDOR makes a spectacular return to the world of motorsport as the Official Partner of the Visa Cash App RB F1 Team. To commemorate this significant occasion, the brand has unveiled the "Black Bay Ceramic "Blue"", a special edition featuring a blue dial in the team's signature color, applied to the popular Black Bay Ceramic model. This special edition embodies the spirit of F1, pursuing advanced technology and precise performance.

From the late 1960s to 2015, TUDOR supported numerous champions during motorsport's golden age. Now, in 2024, TUDOR makes a brilliant comeback to the F1 stage through its partnership with the Visa Cash App RB F1 Team, featuring veteran driver Daniel Ricciardo and rising talent Yuki Tsunoda.

The Black Bay Ceramic "Blue" is rigorously Master Chronometer certified by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS). This certification comprehensively guarantees the functional characteristics required of a mechanical watch, including precision, magnetic resistance, water resistance, and power reserve. Let's highlight some of its remarkable features:

- Strict precision standard of 0 to +5 seconds per day
- Accurate operation even under a powerful magnetic field of 15,000 gauss
- 200-meter water resistance
- 70-hour power reserve

The Manufacture Caliber MT5602-1U powering the Black Bay Ceramic "Blue" is a testament to TUDOR's technical prowess. The daily rate of 0 to +5 seconds is five seconds tighter than COSC's specified -4 to +6 seconds, and one second tighter than TUDOR's own standard of -2 to +4 seconds, making it an exceptionally stringent criterion. Furthermore, the 15,000 gauss magnetic field resistance standard offers peace of mind in modern daily life, eliminating the need for excessive care of the watch in any situation. Additionally, its beauty and functionality are harmoniously balanced, featuring a sun-motif laser engraving, an open-worked tungsten rotor, and bridges and main plates finished with a combination of sandblasted and polished surfaces.

The case is crafted from matte black ceramic, offering both wear resistance and lightness. The rotating bezel uses ceramic with a sunray satin finish, ensuring high legibility and durability. The strap features a hybrid structure that combines the advantages of leather and rubber for both comfort and longevity. A fabric strap is also included, allowing for versatility depending on the situation.

The high-contrast blue dial and luminous markers also make it easy to read the time, a significant advantage. This Black Bay Ceramic "Blue" is a special model that masterfully fuses TUDOR's rich motorsport heritage with cutting-edge watchmaking technology. It is sure to be an unmissable timepiece for F1 fans and enthusiasts of high-performance mechanical watches alike.

Black Bay Ceramic "Blue"
Self-winding (Manufacture Caliber MT5602-1U), Master Chronometer certified, matte black ceramic case (41mm diameter), 200m water resistance, black leather (rubber-lined) strap with blue stitching, fabric strap, ¥718,300 (incl. tax).