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Tudor Heritage Black Bay, Ref. 79230R

Partially verified

The 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.

Front view of Tudor Heritage Black Bay Ref. 79230R with State of Qatar dial inscription and burgundy bezel
Front view of Tudor Heritage Black Bay Ref. 79230R with State of Qatar dial inscription and burgundy bezel — Phillips. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.phillips.com
Category
Wristwatch · Diver's wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Tudor
Reference
79230R
Catalogue / lot identifier
1078
Source-reported date
circa 2016
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
I636’429

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “型號 79230R”
  • “41mm Diameter”
  • “Stainless steel Tudor riveted bracelet”
  • “Further delivered with Tudor international guarantee from The Modern Home, Qatar and dated 15 December, 2016”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “配中心秒針、亮漆面卡塔爾幟圖樣錶盤”
  • “Dial, case, movement and bracelet signed”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Automatic, cal. MT5602, 26 jewels”
  • “some online research indicates that the watches were made for the Qatar military in three batches for a total of 150 examples. There are no known production numbers”

Open research questions

  • Are there official Tudor records confirming the existence or production volume of 'State of Qatar' dial variants?
  • Is there primary source evidence to verify the connection between these dials and the Qatari military?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Tudor Heritage Black Bay, Ref. 79230R
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference79230R“型號 79230R”
Case NumberI636’429“錶殼號碼 I636’429”
CaliberCal. MT5602, 26 jewels, automatic“Automatic, cal. MT5602, 26 jewels”
Diameter41 mm“41mm Diameter”
BraceletStainless steel Tudor riveted bracelet with deployant clasp“Stainless steel Tudor riveted bracelet”
DialGilt State of Qatar dial“this example featuring a rare gilt State of Qatar dial”
Case NumberI636’429“錶殼號碼 I636’429”
Manufacturing Yearcirca 2016“約2016年製”

Visible details

  • 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

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement condition, case back, and accompanying accessories are not visible in the primary photograph
  • 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

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Tudor The Hong Kong Watch Auction: EIGHT

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record 21b813a7c4

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