975
Tudor
Ref. 79030B
Black Bay “Platinum Jubilee RaSP”
A fine and rare limited edition stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with center seconds, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box, numbered 282 of a limited edition of 300 pieces made for the London Metropolitan Police’s Royalty and Specialist Protection Unit
- Estimate
- HK$60,000 - 120,000€7,100 - 14,100$7,700 - 15,400
HK$215,900
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Tudor
- Year
- Circa 2022
- Reference No
- 79030B
- Case No
- 510M’317, 282/300
- Model Name
- Black Bay “Platinum Jubilee RaSP”
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. MT5402, 27 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Tudor bracelet, max length 190mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Tudor deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 39mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Tudor guarantee dated 17th May 2022, instruction manual, guarantee booklet, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
A limited edition of 300 pieces, the present timepiece is a special edition made for the Metropolitan Police officers’ Royalty and Specialist Protection branch (RaSP) during the commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee in 2022, which marked the 70th anniversary of the Queen’s accession on 6th February 1952. The watch features a seductive blue dial that is engraved with a delicate Tudor Rose at the 6 o’clock. The Tudor Rose has symbolized the English monarchy since Henry VII's time. It echos with the “E II R” (royal cypher of Elizabeth II) and the Queen’s Jubilee Crown engraved on the case back, in addition to the original owner’s personnel number, to boast a unique regal Tudor wristwatch. Preserved in exceptional condition, with some original factory stickers intact, and accompanied with complete accessories, the very rare opportunity to own this special timepiece should not be missed. As Queen Elizabeth II once said, “Grief is the price we pay for love”, let us not risk grieving before we even have a chance to love.
Tudor
Swiss | 1926Almost twenty years after Rolex was founded, Hans Wilsdorf established Tudor with the intention of making more affordable watches without compromising the quality for which Rolex was renowned. Tudor was named after the British Dynasty that ruled England from 1485 to 1603, and their symbol came from the "War of Roses." After interchanging Rose and Shield symbols for a number of years, the firm replaced the Rose with the Shield logo from the 1960s until today.
Some of the most recognized vintage models made by Tudor include the Submariner, a waterproof model first introduced in 1954, the Oysterdate, the earliest versions of which were nicknamed the "Monte-Carlo," the Heritage, which included the date at 6 o'clock, as well as the Pelagos, which translates to "deep sea" in Greek.
Browse MakerSome of the most recognized vintage models made by Tudor include the Submariner, a waterproof model first introduced in 1954, the Oysterdate, the earliest versions of which were nicknamed the "Monte-Carlo," the Heritage, which included the date at 6 o'clock, as well as the Pelagos, which translates to "deep sea" in Greek.