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Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT vs. Black Bay 58 Master Chronometer: What’s Different?

Both Black Bay 58s are 39 mm METAS Master Chronometers. Compare the GMT’s travel-time function and thicker case with the non-GMT model’s dive bezel and slimmer profile.
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The Black Bay 58 GMT and the non-GMT Black Bay 58 are both 39 mm METAS Master Chronometer watches. The choice is mainly about function: the GMT adds a second-time-zone display and a 24-hour bidirectional bezel, while the slimmer cited non-GMT reference has a time-only display and a unidirectional dive bezel. Here’s how the current U.S. configurations compare.

Black Bay 58 GMT vs. Black Bay 58: specifications

The comparison below uses TUDOR’s cited U.S. references: M7939G1A0NRU-0001 for the GMT and M7939A1A0NU-0001 for the non-GMT model. Bracelet and strap choices vary across each model range.

Specification Black Bay 58 GMT Black Bay 58, non-GMT
Cited reference M7939G1A0NRU-0001 M7939A1A0NU-0001
Movement MT5450-U, COSC- and METAS-certified MT5400-U, COSC- and METAS-certified
Functions Hours, minutes, seconds, and integrated GMT with jumping local hour Hours, minutes, and seconds
Bezel 24-hour, bidirectional Dive bezel, unidirectional
Case diameter 39 mm 39 mm
Case thickness 12.8 mm 11.7 mm
Water resistance 200 m / 660 ft 200 m / 660 ft
Power reserve 65 hours 65 hours
Bracelet and strap options Steel bracelet or rubber strap versions are shown Five-link bracelet, three-link rivet-style bracelet, or rubber strap options are shown across the range
TUDOR U.S. suggested retail price for cited reference $5,525 $5,225

Specifications and listed prices are from TUDOR’s official Black Bay 58 GMT product page and Black Bay 58 product page. Prices are changeable U.S. suggested retail prices, not guaranteed transaction prices; check the current page for the exact reference and configuration.

What the GMT function adds

The GMT reference is the one to consider if you want to track another time zone. Its integrated GMT function works with a 24-hour bidirectional bezel, and the local hour jumps, allowing the local time to be adjusted in hour increments. The non-GMT reference displays hours, minutes, and seconds without a second-time-zone function.

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Tudor GMT 58 Black Bay
  • Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT "Coke" Automatic 39mm Black Dial Men's Watch M7939G1A0NRU-0001

These are different bezel jobs, not simply different colors or styling. The GMT’s 24-hour scale supports reading a second time zone; the non-GMT watch’s unidirectional bezel is the dive-style option. Choose according to the function you expect to use.

Is the Black Bay 58 GMT thicker?

Yes, in the cited references TUDOR lists the GMT at 12.8 mm thick and the non-GMT model at 11.7 mm. That is a 1.1 mm difference on paper. Both have a 39 mm case diameter, so thickness—not diameter—is the measurable case-size distinction in these specifications. The figures apply to the references shown above; they do not establish how either watch will feel on a particular wrist.

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TUDOR Black Bay 58 GMT
  • Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT "Coke" Automatic Black Dial Men's Watch M7939G1A0NRU-0002

Are both Black Bay 58 models Master Chronometer certified?

Yes. TUDOR identifies both the GMT and the non-GMT Black Bay 58 as METAS Master Chronometer certified, and both cited movements are also COSC-certified. “Master Chronometer” is not exclusive to the time-only watch.

TUDOR describes the certification as covering precision, resistance to magnetic fields, waterproofness, and power reserve. On the GMT product page, the manufacturer says testing includes two temperatures, six positions, and two power-reserve levels, and specifies resistance to a 15,000-gauss magnetic field. Those are TUDOR’s descriptions of its certification and product, not independent comparative test results.

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Tudor Heritage Black Bay GMT Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch M79830RB-0001
  • 41mm steel case with polished and satin finish
  • Bidirectional rotatable bezel in steel with 24-hour graduated anodised aluminium disc
  • Self-winding mechanical movement with 70 hour power reserve
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Which Black Bay 58 should you choose?

Choose the Black Bay 58 GMT if

  • You want an integrated second-time-zone display with a jumping local hour.
  • You prefer a 24-hour bidirectional bezel.
  • You are comfortable with the cited 12.8 mm thickness and the higher listed U.S. price for the specified reference.

Choose the non-GMT Black Bay 58 if

  • You want a straightforward hours-minutes-seconds watch rather than a GMT function.
  • You prefer a unidirectional dive bezel.
  • The cited 11.7 mm thickness or lower listed U.S. price is more appealing.

Neither choice gives up the shared headline specifications in these cited configurations: 39 mm diameter, 200 m water resistance, 65-hour power reserve, and METAS Master Chronometer certification. TUDOR’s current Black Bay 58 family page presents the range, but exact references determine the configuration and price.

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Bestseller No. 1
Tudor GMT 58 Black Bay
Tudor GMT 58 Black Bay
Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT "Coke" Automatic 39mm Black Dial Men's Watch M7939G1A0NRU-0001
$5,449.98
Bestseller No. 2
TUDOR Black Bay 58 GMT
TUDOR Black Bay 58 GMT
Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT "Coke" Automatic Black Dial Men's Watch M7939G1A0NRU-0002
$5,550.00
Bestseller No. 3
Tudor Heritage Black Bay GMT Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch M79830RB-0001
Tudor Heritage Black Bay GMT Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch M79830RB-0001
41mm steel case with polished and satin finish; Bidirectional rotatable bezel in steel with 24-hour graduated anodised aluminium disc
$4,650.00
Bestseller No. 4
Tudor Black Bay Automatic Black Dial GMT Pepsi Bezel Men's Watch 79830RB-0002
Tudor Black Bay Automatic Black Dial GMT Pepsi Bezel Men's Watch 79830RB-0002
Tudor Black Bay Automatic Black Dial GMT Pepsi Bezel Men's Watch 79830RB-0002
$4,900.00
Bestseller No. 5
Tudor 58 Black Bay
Tudor 58 Black Bay
Main Material: Stainless Steel; Case Size: 39mm Stainless Steel Case; Lug Width: 20mm; Thickness: 11.7mm
$4,942.64
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Tudor 58 Black Bay
  • Main Material: Stainless Steel
  • Case Size: 39mm Stainless Steel Case; Lug Width: 20mm; Thickness: 11.7mm
  • Series: Black Bay 58
  • Dial Hue: Burgundy
  • Movement Type: Manufacture Calibre MT5400-U; Self-Winding Mechanical with Bidirectional Rotor
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Tudor Black Bay Automatic Black Dial GMT Pepsi Bezel Men's Watch 79830RB-0002
  • Tudor Black Bay Automatic Black Dial GMT Pepsi Bezel Men's Watch 79830RB-0002

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