Is the Tudor Black Bay Chrono (Ref. M79360N-0002) worth it?
Fair price, investment signal, AD wait and rarity for the Tudor Black Bay Chrono — benchmarked against live dealer listings worldwide.
Is the Tudor Black Bay Chrono worth it in 2026?
$8,200 is the current market median.
WatchMerit currently rates the Ref. M79360N-0002 a Hold. Column-wheel chrono; steady demand.
Any offer between $7,626 and $8,774 is considered a fair price — that's a ±7% band around the median. Below that range is under-market; above it is overpriced.
What is a fair price for the Tudor Black Bay Chrono?
$7,626 to $8,774 for a full set example.
Full-set examples (box, papers, unpolished) sit near the middle of that range. Watch out for missing papers or heavy polishing — expect a 5–15% discount from median in those cases. International grey-market listings can look cheaper but almost always add GST, import duty and freight once landed.
Every live listing on WatchMerit is auto-labelled Under Market, Fair Price or Overpriced against this band, so you never have to guess.
Should I buy the Tudor Black Bay Chrono now, or wait?
Signal: Hold · Collector demand: Medium.
Column-wheel chrono; steady demand. Collector demand is currently Medium — Motorsport crossover appeal.
Buying new from an authorised dealer typically involves a wait of about 6 months (Black Bay Chrono short AD wait). For most buyers, the secondary market is the realistic route.
What is the investment potential of the Tudor Black Bay Chrono?
+1.9% total return over the tracked history.
Historical secondary-market prices for the Ref. M79360N-0002 have appreciated approximately 1.9% from the earliest tracked year to today, indexed from public market data, auction results and Australian dealer trade sheets.
Indicative only. Not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
About the Tudor Black Bay Chrono
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