Nicknamed “Smiley” for its grinning gilt coronet at six o’clock, this Tudor Black Bay honors a rare 1970s prototype with a playful matte black dial and unique blue bezel. With its cheeky prototype charm and discontinued 1970s nod, this “Smiley” Black Bay adds a collector’s gem to any serious Tudor lineup, making it ideal for vintage Tudor hunters and dive watch enthusiasts.

Presents itself in mint condition with little to no signs of wear. The matte black dial’s vintage subtlety absorbs light ro highlight crisp white indices and that distinctive gilt “Smiley” coronet with playful depth. Satin-brushed stainless steel case alternates with polished mid-links on the bracelet to create fluid gloss-matte transitions that dynamically capture every angle. Aluminum blue bezel insert pops with faded patina charm, its warm cerulean color reminiscent of beloved 1970s originals against the cool steel tones.

Functions include hours, minutes, seconds, and unidirectional rotating bezel for dive timing. When the screw-down crown is pulled to position 2, the hours, minutes, and seconds are quickly set while the movement is halted for synchronization. The knurled, unidirectional bezel rotates 120 clicks counterclockwise, allowing rapid dive elapsed time setup via the 60-minute scale. The crown in position 1 manually winds the movement, creating a power reserve of up to 70 hours.

Comes as a full set, double-boxed with a watch pillow, warranty card, warranty booklet, and Tudor Heritage Black Bay manual.

Its gilt “Smiley” hour hand — a faithful reproduction of the curved, smiling snowflake hand found on vintage Tudor dive watches from the 1960s and early 1970s make this reference especially noteworthy. Perfect for collectors who appreciate strong value retention, wide wearability, and immediate recognition among other enthusiasts.