Breaking NewsTudor Launches The Black Bay Chronograph Ref. 79350 With Caliber MT5813, A Movement Designed In Collaboration With Breitling

Tudor has just shared with us information sure to be of interest to not only Tudor fans, but also, intriguingly enough, Breitling fans as well: the new column-wheel chronograph caliber MT5813, featured in the new Black Bay Chronograph, is the result of a collaboration with Breitling, and is based on the Breitling B01 chronograph movement.

The collaboration began several years ago, out of a desire on Tudor's part to create a modern, robust, and reliable chronograph caliber that it could offer to its consumers at a very approachable price. Modifications to the B01 include a Tudor oscillating weight and Tudor's own finishes, as well as regulating organs made by Tudor – this includes a silicon balance spring. As well, the layout in Tudor's Black Bay Chronograph is two-register, with Tudor's historically-significant 45-minute counter.

Tudor has told us that Breitling will also adopt a Tudor movement cal. MT5613, but with a Breitling oscillating weight and Breitling's own regulating system, balance spring, and finishes; this will be Breitling caliber B20. 

The Tudor Black Bay Chronograph will be available this summer on either a strap or a rivet-style bracelet, priced at $4,725 and $5,050, respectively. Both will come with an indigo denim fabric strap as well. The case is 41mm in diameter and 200 meters water resistant. 

We'll be bringing you more in-depth information on this fascinating collaboration as more info becomes available.