Tudor Heritage Black Bay, Ref. 79230R
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2016
Maker / issuer
TudorThe Tudor Heritage Black Bay reference 79230R is an automatic stainless steel wristwatch dating to circa 2016. Encased in a 41 mm stainless steel housing with a unidirectional burgundy bezel, the timepiece is powered by Tudor's 26-jewel caliber MT5602 movement.
Its black dial features gilt printing, luminescent geometric hour markers, signature snowflake hands, and a customized gilt Arabic script and English inscription reading 'STATE OF QATAR' above 6 o'clock. Fitted on a stainless steel riveted bracelet with deployant clasp, the source notes the watch was originally supplied with guarantee documentation dated December 15, 2016, from The Modern Home, Qatar.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Gilt State of Qatar dial
- Type
- Diver's watch
- Caliber
- Cal. MT5602, 26 jewels, automatic
- Bracelet
- Stainless steel Tudor riveted bracelet with deployant clasp
- Diameter
- 41 mm
- Reference
- 79230R
- Case Number
- I636’429
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Tudor
Design
- Visible features
- • Burgundy rotatable bezel insert with silver graduations and an inverted triangle with luminous pip at 12 o'clock • Black dial with gilt minute track, logo, and custom gilt inscription 'STATE OF QATAR' alongside Arabic script above 6 o'clock • Gilt snowflake hour hand, minute hand, and center seconds hand with geometric luminescent plots • Stainless steel case with brushed lugs, polished flanks, screw-down winding crown, and riveted three-link steel bracelet
- Dial and Aesthetic Features
- The black dial is described as featuring a 'Qatar flag pattern' or inscription alongside Arabic script. The dial, case, movement, and bracelet are signed by the manufacturer. The watch is equipped with central seconds and geometric luminescent markers, consistent with the Heritage Black Bay line.
- Movement and Provenance Claims
- The watch is powered by an automatic caliber MT5602 movement with 26 jewels. Regarding the 'State of Qatar' dial, the source reports that online research suggests these were made for the Qatar military in three batches totaling 150 examples. The source notes there are no known official production numbers for this edition.
- Object Identity and Configuration
- This Tudor Heritage Black Bay (Ref. 79230R) is identified as an automatic stainless steel wristwatch. It features a 41 mm diameter housing. The timepiece is fitted with a stainless steel riveted bracelet and a deployant clasp. It was delivered with an international guarantee from The Modern Home, Qatar, dated December 15, 2016.
Identification
- Reference
- 79230R
- Serial number
- I636’429
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Internal movement condition, case back, and accompanying accessories are not visible in the primary photograph
- Research required: Production totals and military delivery claims for this State of Qatar dial edition are source-reported estimates from unverified online research rather than official Tudor records