Tudor
Black Bay ‘Royalty and Specialist Protection’, Reference 79220B | A limited edition stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 2018
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November 12, 03:17 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 CHF
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Description
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 2824 automatic, 25 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: I’390’439
Closure: stainless steel Tudor bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 41 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Tudor guarantee card, instruction manual, additional leather strap, additional fabric strap and presentation case with outer packaging
Like the previous lot, the present watch also belongs to a highly limited run made by Tudor in collaboration with the Royalty and Specialist Protection program. However, this older ETA powered model comes from an even smaller batch of 75. It was also consigned by the original owner, who stated that while the newer Black Bay 58 version was offered to anyone working in the program at the time of the Platinum Jubilee, this one was only made available to Close Protection Bodyguards, who he was one of.
Indeed, the consignor has worked closely and in person with both the current King, Charles III, and the late Queen Elizabeth II, for which he was awarded the present watch. Offered in remarkable unworn condition, this lot represents the commemoration of direct efforts and missions to protect the most senior members of the British Royal family, and comes from a member of the Monarch’s most trusted protection group.