About the Tudor Black Bay Fabric Strap
Tudor introduced the Black Bay as a modern reinterpretation of its vintage diving references from the 1950s and 1960s, and the line has grown into one of the most recognized sport-watch families in the market today. The 41mm Black Bay references such as the M79230 family and the Steel and Gold M79733 line sit at the heart of the collection, while the 39mm Black Bay Pro references like M79470 address buyers who prefer a slightly smaller, tool-focused wrist presence. Across all of these references the fabric strap option is an in-house Tudor choice that appears on finished, fully configured watches rather than as an aftermarket substitution, distinguishing these pieces from the same movements fitted on bracelet or leather-strap variants. The result is a cohesive sub-collection that shares the Black Bay's core DNA while projecting a distinctly relaxed, versatile wearing character.
What to Look For
Buyers should pay attention to the specific reference number when shopping this collection, since the M79230 and M79733 Steel and Gold references differ significantly in construction and price, and within the M79230 family individual suffixes denote specific dial and strap color combinations that are not interchangeable. The 39mm Black Bay Pro references M79470-0002 and M79470-0005 are purpose-built tool watches with a slightly more compact case than the classic 41mm Black Bay, making case size a primary decision point alongside dial color preferences between black and white or champagne.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Tudor Black Bay and the Black Bay Pro in this collection?
The classic Black Bay references in this collection, such as the M79230 and M79733 models, are 41mm sport-dive watches built around Tudor's heritage-inspired design language including the snowflake hands and domed crystal. The Black Bay Pro references M79470-0002 and M79470-0005 are 39mm watches with a more compact, tool-oriented profile, making the Pro a strong choice for buyers who want a slightly smaller case or a watch positioned closer to everyday utility wear.
Are the fabric straps on these Tudor watches original from Tudor?
Yes, all watches in this collection are factory-configured by Tudor with fabric straps, meaning the strap is an original, brand-issued component and not an aftermarket modification. Bizak and Co. verifies the authenticity and original configuration of each watch before listing it for sale.
Which Black Bay Fabric Strap reference should I buy if I want the two-tone Steel and Gold option?
The Steel and Gold variants in this collection are the M79733N-0005 with a black dial and the M79733N-0006 with a champagne dial, both in 41mm stainless steel cases with gold-toned accents. The champagne dial on the M79733N-0006 pairs particularly well with the gold detailing and gives the watch a dressier character than the all-steel black-dial references.
Buy, trade, or sell. Contact Bizak & Co. for pricing and availability on any reference in this collection.
