157 Tudor A rare, sporty and limited edition, Black Bay SAS automatic wristwatch in steel, with burgundy red bezel and SAS insignia dial, with guarantee, presentation box and beret of the 1st RPIMa, reference 79230R.

Estimate: € 7.000 –⁠ 14.000

• Model Black Bay SAS
• Year 2022
• Reference 79230R
• Case Material Stainless steel
• Case Number 6U394A9, A-1079
• Bracelet Material Stainless steel Tudor bracelet, approximate length 220mm
• Movement Automatic, cal. MT5602, 25 jewels
• Dimension 41mm Diameter
• Signed Case, dial and movement
• Accessories Accompanied by Tudor guarantee card dated 29th June 2022, military cap, hang tag, booklets, pin, coin, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

Few modern watchmakers have reconnected with true tool-watch heritage as convincingly as Tudor. From its earliest days, it built a reputation—distinct yet tied to Rolex—for robust, purpose-driven watches made for professionals. This is most evident in its long-standing relationship with military forces, supplying timepieces since the 1950s where reliability was a necessity, not a claim.
Tudor’s military legacy is closely tied to elite units such as the Special Air Service, whose demands for legibility, durability, and ease of servicing continue to shape the brand’s design language. The Black Bay reference 79230R embodies this philosophy, and in its rare “SAS” variant stands as a particularly compelling and exclusive example. Produced in 2022 in an extremely limited run of approximately 150 pieces, this watch was delivered exclusively to operators of the 1er RPIMa. While it was not an official issued service watch in the traditional sense, it nonetheless possesses undeniable military provenance. Each example bears, engraved on the caseback, the individual SAS badge number of the operator to whom it was delivered, firmly anchoring the watch to its original owner and operational context. Its identity is reinforced by the iconic Special Air Service emblem, present on both dial and caseback. The Black Bay 79230R thus stands as a true bridge between past and present—a watch that does not merely reference military history, but genuinely channels it.