Tudor Black Bay Chrono | Sport & Chronographe Vintage

How to Choose Your Tudor Black Bay Chrono?

Three criteria guide your choice: case size, material and dial.

On case size, the collection offers two main formats. The 41 mm is the classic BB Chrono case, assertive, highly legible, with the unidirectional bezel characteristic of the Black Bay range. The 39 mm, introduced with the BB Chrono 39, is more compact and more discreet: the same chronograph complication, the same manufacture calibre, a more wearable format for everyday use. The carbon version sits at 42 mm.

On material, three options coexist: satin-polished steel (classic, from €6,150), carbon composite (ultra-light, €7,920) and Steel & Gold with yellow-gold inserts (€9,860). Carbon is the most technical version; S&G is the most dressed.

On dial, the BB Chrono offers classic panda configurations (white subdials on black or reversed), a vivid yellow dial on the BB Chrono 39 (with a strong motorsport aesthetic) and a white dial on the carbon model. The bi-compax layout (two counters at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock) is a direct reference to Tudor chronographs of the 1970s.

Which Profile Suits the Tudor Black Bay Chrono?

Manufacture chronograph entry point → BB Chrono 39 yellow dial, €6,150, 39 mm — the most accessible and most compact chronograph in the range
Vintage sport / classic bi-compax → BB Chrono 41 mm panda, from €6,300, the 1970s sport chronograph aesthetic in a current edition; see also Tudor men's watches
Yellow dial enthusiast / motorsport world → BB Chrono 39 yellow dial — vivid colour, maximum legibility, circuit and motor racing spirit
Technical material / lightweight → BB Chrono carbon 42 mm, €7,920, ultra-light composite — the most technical and lightest version in the range
Two-tone chronograph / prestige → BB Chrono S&G, €9,860, yellow-gold inserts on steel — the Black Bay chronograph in its most dressed-up expression

Auberi's take: The BB Chrono is the manufacture chronograph most tried in-store across our Tudor selection. The yellow dial on the BB Chrono 39 consistently surprises, customers who see it in photos often overlook it, but on the wrist it wins them over immediately. The carbon version surprises by its lightness: 42 mm that weigh noticeably less than the 41 mm steel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the calibre inside the Black Bay Chrono?

The Black Bay Chrono houses the MT5813 calibre, an automatic manufacture chronograph movement co-developed by Tudor. COSC-certified (accuracy of −4/+6 seconds per day), it offers a 70-hour power reserve and features a column-wheel architecture with vertical clutch transmission, high-precision mechanics usually reserved for top-of-the-range chronographs.

What is the difference between the BB Chrono 39 and the BB Chrono 41?

The BB Chrono 39 measures 39 mm, more compact, more discreet, suited to medium wrists or everyday wear without bulk. The BB Chrono 41 is the collection's standard format: more presence, more assertive Black Bay bezel. Both share the same vintage bi-compax chronograph spirit. For other Tudor sport formats, see also Tudor Sport watches.

What exactly is the carbon composite case?

Carbon composite is a material made of carbon fibres embedded in a polymer resin, extremely resistant, virtually scratch-proof, and significantly lighter than steel. The BB Chrono Carbon (42 mm) is the lightest and most technical version in the range. It is also the most visually distinctive: the matte black case pairs with the white dial for maximum contrast. For other Tudor alternative materials, see also Tudor titanium watches.

Can I try the Black Bay Chrono at an Auberi boutique?

Yes, the BB Chrono is available to try in our Cannes and Nice boutiques in several versions. Our advisors will have you compare the 39 mm and 41 mm side by side on your wrist, and walk you through using the chronograph, no appointment needed.

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