Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is bokeytime. This issue of watch review is sharing with you a small steel shield from the Tudor Black Bay series M79730-0006 launched by the ZF factory. When it comes to the origin of the name “Little Steel Shield”, it is due to its extremely strong protective ability, and thus this wristwatch is named “Little Steel Shield”. Although it is called “Little Steel Shield”, in fact, this is a diving watch with extremely strong water resistance. 2017 marked the 60th anniversary of Tudor’s diving watches. Tudor launched a brand-new Aquifer Black Bay watch, model 79730. This is a commemorative watch made of pure steel, and thus it is named “Little Steel Shield”. This time, ZF Factory also thoughtfully included a pair of canvas straps as a gift, allowing for a watch with two straps.
As a series that has been selling extremely well in recent years, the launch of the Qicheng Biwan is of milestone significance. From this series on, Tudor has truly shaken off the shadow of Rolex. With its extremely high cost performance and quality on par with Rolex, Tudor has won the recognition of a large number of watch enthusiasts. So next, Boji will take the Tudor small Steel Shield from ZF Factory as an example to conduct a review for everyone.
First, let’s take a look at the dial design. Functionally speaking, the dial design of this wristwatch is extremely simple. The hands and date window, which are as simple as they can be, form the small steel shield dial. It has to be admitted that in terms of watch design, Tudor still finds it hard to shake off the influence of Rolex, with its watches mainly featuring basic functional models.
The mirror surface is made of sapphire crystal, which has extremely high hardness and is scratch-resistant and wear-resistant. The bezel is made of stainless steel and has not undergone any coloring treatment, perfectly presenting the original color of stainless steel. The scale is no different from that of previous Tudor watches.
The side of the watch has been polished and features a screw-down crown. This design is basically aimed at enhancing its water resistance. The side of the head is gear-shaped, effectively enhancing friction and facilitating the wearer’s use.
The back adopts a classic concealed design. Just like Rolex, Tudor does not have a through-back model either. The engravings and notches on the back cover are very detailed. Equipped with the Seagull 2824 movement, it is precise and stable.
The strap is similar to the Oyster strap of Rolex, using rivets instead of screws for fixation. The clasp is also engraved with the Tudor shield logo.
Summary: Overall, replicating the Tudor Small Steel Shield is not difficult, mainly because this watch has no strict requirements for craftsmanship. The appearance of the stainless steel material gives people a very tough feeling. As a commemorative watch, the number of genuine products is naturally not large. If you have been deeply attracted by this wristwatch in front of the screen, then you must not miss the opportunity.
