Black Bay 41 Burgundy Master Chronometer

Name: Tudor Black Bay 41 Burgundy Master Chronometer
Brand: Tudor
SKU: 7941A1A0RU

7941A1A0RU

Tudor's diver heritage meets METAS precision in a deep burgundy crown.

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Overview

The Tudor Black Bay 41 Burgundy Master Chronometer (ref. 7941A1A0RU) is a sport watch that unites the brand's long-running Black Bay diver lineage with the rigorous METAS Master Chronometer certification. Its 41 mm stainless steel case houses the in-house Calibre MT5602-U, while a black domed dial with gilt accents and a distinctive burgundy bezel insert give the reference a character that bridges vintage inspiration and modern horological standards. Introduced in 2023, it represents Tudor's continued investment in both movement quality and design identity within the Black Bay family.

History

The Black Bay line traces its roots to Tudor's mid-twentieth-century diving watches, drawing on archival details such as the "snowflake" hand profile and domed "big crown" aesthetics that defined the original references. Over successive generations, Tudor progressively brought movement development in-house, culminating in calibres submitted to the METAS certification protocol — a standard that tests for magnetic resistance, positional accuracy, and chronometric performance beyond traditional COSC parameters. The burgundy bezel colourway itself has been a recurring signature within the Black Bay family, lending the line a recognisable identity distinct from the broader field of tool-watch revivals. The 7941A1A0RU, arriving in 2023, marks the point at which that colourway was paired with a fully METAS-certified movement.

Notable points

The Calibre MT5602-U carries METAS Master Chronometer certification, guaranteeing resistance to magnetic fields of at least 15,000 gauss and a daily rate accuracy of 0/+5 seconds.
The domed dial profile is a deliberate callback to vintage Tudor diving references, reinforcing the Black Bay line's archival design language.
Gilt dial accents — applied indices and hands finished in warm gold tone — contrast with the matte black dial surface, echoing mid-century sport-watch aesthetics.
The burgundy bezel insert is one of the most recognisable signatures of the Black Bay family, distinguishing this reference from the more common black or blue variants.
At 41 mm, the stainless steel case occupies a versatile middle ground in the Black Bay size range, suiting a broad range of wrist sizes without departing from the tool-watch proportions of the original design.