Tudor Black Bay One 39 Manufacture Calibre MT5602 (COSC), 39 mm, Stainless steel

The Tudor trademark was registered for Hans Wilsdorf in 1926, before the company itself was formed. Montres Tudor S.A. followed in 1946 as a separate company for women’s and men’s watches. The automatic Oyster Prince arrived in 1952 and accompanied the North Greenland expedition. In 1954, the Oyster Prince Submariner opened the brand’s professional diving chapter. The first Tudor chronograph appeared in 1970, extending the range beyond three-hand watches. Black Bay and Pelagos launched in 2012 with different interpretations of the diving heritage. Tudor introduced manufacture mechanical calibers in 2015, including the Pelagos movement. Its own Le Locle watch manufacture opened in 2023 beside the Kenissi movement facility. Tudor and Rolex share ownership through the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation while keeping distinct collections.