- Tudor updates the Black Bay 54 lineup with a striking Lagoon Blue dial, adding a lighter, more vibrant touch to the heritage-inspired dive watch.
- The 37mm stainless steel case stays true to the original 2023 proportions, powered by the COSC-certified Manufacture Calibre MT5400 with a 70-hour power reserve.
- The Lagoon Blue has a polished relief bezel, five-link bracelet with polished center links, and 200m water resistance, balancing style with dive features.
Every year, almost without noticing, our style begins to relax, layering in lighter pieces and vibrant colours, and our mood shifts from sharp and serious to more laid-back. I mean, it’s not a dramatic change; it’s simply an adjustment that follows the seasons. Suddenly, that bold, heavy watch that carried you through winter can start to feel a little too much as we move into summer. That’s exactly where the Tudor Black Bay 54 ‘Lagoon Blue’ comes in — and no, this isn’t a reboot of The Blue Lagoon, so you won’t find Brooke Shields hiding behind the markers — but the name alone hints at the vibe. It remains a fully capable dive watch; its brighter, more expressive summer-tuned personality builds on the original model that caught everyone’s attention in 2023 without sacrificing too much of what made the Black Bay 54 in the first place.
Now, let’s take a closer look at the New Tudor’s Bay 54 ‘Lagoon Blue’.
- Brand: Tudor
- Model: Black Bay 54 “Lagoon Blue”
- Reference: M79000-0001
- Diameter: 37
- Thickness: 11.2mm
- Material: Steel
- Dial Colour: Lagoon Blue
- Calibre: Calibre MT5400
- Power Reserve: 70 Hours
- Water Resistance: 20 Bar (200 metres, 660 feet)
- Price: USD $4,575
When the Black Bay 54 first appeared, it represented a strategic shift in a market obsessed with oversized steel sports watches that clutter wrists and Instagram feeds. At 37mm in diameter and 11.2mm thick, it provided a refreshingly proportionate alternative—something genuinely wearable for daily life rather than solely made for wrist presence. That compact size was not only a nostalgic nod to Tudor’s 1954 dive watch heritage but also a conscious choice towards balance and refinement. The Lagoon Blue edition maintains these dimensions, helping it stay comfortable within the ideal range for those who value vintage proportions without compromising modern engineering.
The dial is where all the action is. The Lagoon Blue isn’t a flat pastel or navy, but a textured metallic surface that feels alive in natural light, like sunlight through tropical water. The sand-textured finish adds depth, creating subtle colour changes depending on the angle. Tudor’s Snowflake hands remain prominent, ensuring clear legibility and maintaining the Black Bay’s iconic visual identity.
The debated design choice is the polished relief-style bezel and five-link steel bracelet with polished centre links. Black Bay models usually feature brushed surfaces for a utilitarian look, emphasizing dive-watch credibility through texture. With Lagoon Blue, Tudor uses a gloss finish, making the bezel reflect light like the dial’s aquatic theme. The bracelet’s polished parts add a dressier touch, allowing the watch to suit both beach outings and evening events.
The watch features Tudor’s Manufacture Calibre MT5400, a COSC-certified automatic movement with a silicon balance spring that offers an impressive 70-hour power reserve. This allows the watch to comfortably stay off the wrist over a long weekend and return to service without needing adjustment, a practical aspect that quietly improves daily ownership. The movement’s reliability and accuracy perfectly match Tudor’s reputation for making durable, straightforward calibres designed to endure rather than just impress.
Water resistance stays at 20 bar (200 metres), ensuring that, despite its lighter character, the Lagoon Blue can still serve as a dive watch. The lume performance remains bright, the case feels sturdy and dependable, and the overall build quality showcases Tudor’s dedication to practical excellence. Even with the added shine, the watch never seems fragile or decorative. It maintains the reassuring weight that enthusiasts expect from the Black Bay series.
For years, the watch industry has struggled to address the demand for smaller sport watches in a meaningful way, often resorting to superficial changes when adapting designs for different audiences. The original Black Bay 54 already challenged that pattern by offering a compact dive watch that felt serious and deliberate rather than secondary. The Lagoon Blue edition builds on that idea, showing that a smaller sport watch can possess personality and colour without becoming a novelty piece. It represents a subtle shift rather than a radical change, and that subtlety is what makes it compelling.
At a retail price of USD $4,575, the Tudor Black Bay 54 “Lagoon Blue” competes in a segment where heritage, performance, and wearability must all coexist. It doesn’t depend on limited-edition hype or exaggerated marketing language to justify its position. Instead, it presents a well-considered reinterpretation of a modern classic, retaining the proportions and mechanical integrity that made the original successful, while adding a fresh visual identity that feels perfectly suited for this season.
