The Tudor Black Bay 36 with a blue dial (ref. 79500) didn?t get the attention it deserved when it first launched in 2018 ? understandable when going up against heavy hitters like the Black Bay Fifty-Eight and GMT. Reviews and in-the-wild photos were hard to come by for the first half of the year after the watch launched. Slowly photos began to trickle out, and what I was seeing certainly piqued my interest. But I still needed to check out the blue dial in the metal, and doing so was a mistake (for my wallet, that is). After seeing it and trying it on, I knew more than ever that I needed one for my collection, so I went out and got one last year. 
In my experience, the Tudor Black Bay 36 is a great little watch that I?ve found to be extremely versatile. It?s comfortable to wear, looks great with any outfit, and features some capable specs. Let?s take a closer look at this simple three-hander from Tudor with its stunning blue dial. 
$2900

Review: Tudor Black Bay 36 Blue (Ref. 79500)

Case
Stainless steel

Movement
Top-grade ETA 2824, regulated within COSC specs and modified by Tudor

Dial
Blue; applied indices

Lume
Yes

Lens
Sapphire

Strap
Steel bracelet

Water Resistance
150m

Dimensions
36mm x 44mm

Thickness
10.5mm

Lug Width
19mm

Crown
Screw down

Warranty
Yes

Price
$2900

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