Tudor made major waves the past few weeks with the release of its precious-metal Black Bay 58 editions, as well as major updates to its Black Bay Chronograph series, at Watches & Wonders. But Tudor had one more release up its sleeve, perhaps a bit overshadowed behind those two giants. The non-diver, time-only Black Bay Silver Dial is a timepiece influenced by classical field watches and available in 32-, 36-, and 41-mm sizes, following up the original time-only Black Bay, unveiled in 2016, and its blue-dial variation from 2018.

The entry-level watch’s three size variations ensure wider consumer appeal. Overall, it’s a somewhat understated timepiece designed to look good on the wrists of both larger- and smaller-wristed persons. Outside of their size differences, the cases all maintain the same proportions, featuring the somewhat blocky Oyster-style Black Bay case derived from mid-century Rolex and Tudor Submariners, a relatively large rose-signed crown, and the use of brushed finishing throughout with accents of polishing, including on the smooth bezel.
36-mm

The Black Bay dial, also inspired by those of mid-century Tudor dive watches, uses the vintage-look ?Snowflake? handset over its sunray silver-finished surface, outlined by a printed black minute ring. Applied, lume-filled markers indicate each of the hours, remaining symmetrical and consistent and uninterrupted by any additional complication like a date window. Toward the bottom of the dia...