Tudor Black Bay 36

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The Tudor Black Bay 36 is one of those watches which just works in virtually every situation. While it is a stainless steel watch with a a screw-down crown and 150m water resistance, worn off the bracelet it could easily pass in a more formal environment due to its reasonable size. If you're looking for a watch that you can wear every day, look no further.

This watch is in excellent condition, with some light marks to the case sides and bezel. The crystal is in excellent condition, with a few light nicks and scratches.

The watch is presented on a Subdial calf leather strap made by JPM.

TUDOR

For most of its history, Tudor was seen as Rolex's little brother. Today, Tudor may still be part of the same family, but the little brother has now grown into a full-fledged watchmaking powerhouse in itself.

Tudor originated as a sub-brand for Rolex, using most of the same parts but equipped with a cheaper bought-in movement. For most of its existence, it closely followed Rolex's designs, producing Submariners , Day-Dates and Datejusts (called the Prince Date).

By the late 90s and early 2000s, Tudor had gained a reputation for being a 'poor man's Rolex'. However, this changed after the 2009 brand relaunch, where Tudor came out with distinctive new designs. After Rolex's switch to ceramic bezels for its sports models, Tudor stuck with its guns and began offering a new modernised dive watches in the form of the Pelagos and Black Bay. These new watches, combined with the 'warmer', retro-inspired aesthetic retained by Tudor, meant that it developed a distinct identity from Rolex.