About This Watch
The Tudor Black Bay GMT Dark is an all-black interpretation of the popular GMT model, featuring a dark PVD-coated steel case and a stealth-mode black and grey bezel that replaces the vivid Pepsi colorway of the original. The dark coating gives the watch a distinctly tactical, low-profile appearance that appeals to those who prefer their tools to be inconspicuous rather than attention-grabbing. Despite the monochromatic palette, the watch retains full GMT functionality through the MT5652 manufacture caliber with its independently adjustable local hour hand — a genuine travel complication that allows easy time zone changes without stopping the watch. The matte finishing on the PVD coating absorbs light rather than reflecting it, giving the watch an almost military character that pairs naturally with darker clothing and leather goods. The 70-hour power reserve and COSC certification ensure that performance matches the standard GMT model in every measurable way. The hybrid leather-rubber strap combines the aesthetic warmth of leather on the visible surface with the durability and water resistance of rubber on the skin side. For those who love the Black Bay GMT's functionality but find the Pepsi bezel too bold for their style, the Dark edition offers an understated alternative that maintains all the mechanical substance beneath a more reserved exterior. It's the Black Bay GMT for those who prefer to fly under the radar.
Specifications
Movement
| Movement Type | Automatic |
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| Caliber | MT5652 |
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| Power Reserve | 70 hours |
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| Frequency | 28,800 vph |
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| Jewels | 26 |
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Case
| Case Diameter | 41.0mm |
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| Case Thickness | 14.8mm |
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| Case Material | Dark PVD-coated Stainless Steel |
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| Crystal | Sapphire |
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| Bezel | Bidirectional rotating, matte black/grey insert |
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| Dial Color | Black |
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| Lug Width | 22mm |
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| Lug-to-Lug | 50.0mm |
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Features
| Water Resistance | 200m / 656ft |
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| Bracelet/Strap | Black hybrid leather-rubber strap |
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| Clasp | Folding clasp |
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| Weight | 155g |
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| Complications | GMTDate |
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