The GOAT Collection: Watches & Treasures from Tom Brady
The GOAT Collection: Watches & Treasures from Tom Brady
Tudor
Reference 79030 Tudor Heritage Black Bay 58 ‘Friends of Hodinkee’ | A limited edition stainless steel automatic wristwatch with bracelet, Owned and Worn by Tom Brady, Circa 2022
No reserve
Auction Closed
December 11, 02:00 AM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. MT5402 automatic, 27 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back engraved ‘TB12’
Case number: I’991’527, edition of 100 pieces
Closure: stainless steel Tudor bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 41 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Tudor presentation box with outer packaging, International Guarantee Card dated 1 February 2022, booklets, and hangtag
Following the success of the original Black Bay, launched in 2012, Tudor tapped into the vintage enthusiast market with the 2018 release of the Heritage Black Bay Fifty-Eight. While it clearly caters to collectors who appreciate vintage design, the "BB58" goes beyond being a simple reissue, offering a modern wristwatch that brings something truly distinctive to the table. The watch's aesthetic draws heavily from vintage Tudor Submariners, featuring elements like the iconic "big crown" and lack of crown guards, reminiscent of the 1954 reference 7922. It also includes the renowned "snowflake" hands introduced with the 1967 reference 7021, now a signature of the brand.
In 2019, Tudor took a step further by collaborating with one of the world's leading watch blogs to create an exclusive series celebrating the brand's closest friends, partners, and supporters. The "Friends & Family" edition, based on Black Bay 58, was limited to just 100 pieces. Each watch featured a 41mm stainless steel case, the Hodinkee logo at 6 o'clock, and a personalized caseback engraved with the recipient's name. This particular piece was made for Tom Brady, with "TB12" engraved on the back.