Tudor is bringing a splash of color to one of its most compact dive watches with the release of the Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue. While the silhouette remains familiar, the new colorway introduces a breezy, contemporary twist to a model rooted in 1950s diving history. This isn’t just a palette change—it’s a move that subtly broadens the appeal of the smallest Black Bay.
A Tribute to Tudor’s Tool-Watch Legacy
Founded in 1926, Tudor has long stood as Rolex’s sister brand—offering robust tool watches with a more accessible price tag while still adhering to high standards of quality and finishing. Over the last decade, the Black Bay collection has played a central role in Tudor’s resurgence, capitalizing on the brand’s rich diving heritage with design cues pulled straight from mid-century references. Introduced in 2023, the Black Bay 54 was conceived as a modern homage to the 1954 reference 7922, Tudor’s very first dive watch. At 37mm, it offers a restrained case size that’s faithful to vintage proportions while incorporating modern specs and manufacturing techniques.
With the Lagoon Blue edition, Tudor takes a slight detour from its usual black-and-gilt formula. It retains the historic DNA of the 54 while offering a more playful, summery character that feels right at home on both the coast and the street.
Compact Case, High-Caliber Movement
At its core, the Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue shares the same technical foundation as its predecessor. The 37mm stainless steel case is finely satin-brushed, evoking a utilitarian aesthetic. The unidirectional bezel, now rendered in anodized aluminum, adopts a steel insert with microblasted markings, enhancing the overall sense of cohesion.
Inside, the watch is powered by the COSC-certified Calibre MT5400, a robust automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve and a silicon balance spring for enhanced precision and resistance to magnetism. The screw-down crown ensures water resistance up to 200 meters, making it as capable underwater as it is on dry land.
What differentiates this model isn’t just the color—it’s the harmony between case size, proportions, and wearability. The slightly domed sapphire crystal adds to the vintage charm, while modern construction ensures durability and performance.
Everyday Versatility Meets Vintage Flair
The Lagoon Blue edition is more than a nostalgic reinterpretation—it’s a watch designed for modern minimalists, vintage lovers, and those who prefer compact, do-it-all timepieces. The lighter dial tone and softly contrasting bezel lend the watch a refreshing lightness, ideal for summer adventures, travel, or daily wear. Whether paired with a T-shirt and shorts or slipped under a shirt cuff, it offers effortless versatility.
Design-wise, the snowflake hands and no-date layout underscore the purity of the piece, while the rich blue hues nod to tropical waters and seaside escapes. Available on a stainless steel bracelet with Tudor’s T-Fit clasp (but compatible with Tudor’s rubber strap for a sportier edge), the Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue can adapt to different lifestyles and wrists with ease.
Final Thoughts, Price, and Availability
With the Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue, Tudor successfully injects a dose of vibrancy into one of its most balanced models. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it doesn’t need to—this is a confident release that broadens the scope of the 54 without compromising its origins. At $4,350 on bracelet, the pricing remains consistent with Tudor’s value-driven philosophy.
The watch is available now through Tudor boutiques and authorized retailers worldwide. Given the rising popularity of smaller dive watches and the seasonal timing of the launch, expect demand to be brisk—especially among collectors seeking a classic look with a softer, more approachable edge.
And let’s be honest—there’s something undeniably cool about a dive watch that doesn’t take itself too seriously, especially when it looks this good on the wrist…which is somewhat what Tudor did with the Pelagos FXD Chrono “Pink” but with a complete different vibe !
