TUDOR Celebrates Inter Milan’s 20th Title Win with a Two-starred Black Bay 58

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As the sun set at San Siro last Sunday, Inter Milan had two stars shining brighter than ever as they won their 20th Scudetto, reigning supreme as Serie A (Italian) champions. As one of Inter Milan’s sports partners, TUDOR celebrates this historic feat with a double-stared Black Bay 58, limited to 1,908 pieces.

While football festivities quintessentially begin after the final whistle of a league’s capstone match, Inter Milan’s started a full month early, in April itself – emerging as Italian apexes with a commanding lead with points and even five league matches to spare at the time. After drawing against Lazio in their final home match of the season, Inter Milan’s captain, Lautaro Martinez lifts the trophy amidst the roars of San Siro and a cascade of fireworks. Inter Milan is now the only club in Serie A history to boast two stars on its crest, after Turin’s Juventus FC.

In the Italian football league – Serie A, for every 20 titles won, teams earn one star that’s eternally affixed to their crest. In the case of Inter Milan’s 20th win, they proudly strut their coveted second star on the crest and jersey (and a new Tudor Black Bay 58).

Emblazoned with the signatory hues of the Nerazzurri: blue and black, this exclusive edition Black Bay 58 features the club’s crest on its dial at six o’clock boasting the newly earned two stars, printed in gilt. In terms of form and function, this Nerazzurri special edition stays true to the BB58 we find in catalogues today.

What’s new is the dial’s backdrop – boasting an ombré gradient, fading from its peripheral black to blue in its centre. Retaining its vintage 39-millimetre stainless steel case with brushed/polished accents, it’s a mere 11.9 millimetres thick offering a 200-metre water resistance. Evocative of a time when TUDOR divers’ watches were first being made, finishing touches in gold have been applied to the hour markers, hands and minute track of the black and steel bezel. The blue ombré against the golden gilt writing of the bezel makes for a stunning contrast. The satin-brushed steel crown bears the TUDOR rose logo in relief. The caseback is badged with Inter Milan’s new double-starred crest and limited edition numbering.

Inside, the calibre MT5402, manufactured by Kenissi is COSC-certified and boasts an anti-magnetic silicon hairspring. Running automatically at 28,800 vph, it delivers a 70-hour power reserve, in typical BB58 fashion. All of this is strapped on in a 20-millimetre stainless steel rivet-style bracelet that’s brushed and polished, or a black and blue NATO strap.

Off late, TUDOR’s Black Bay has turned into a canvas for creative collaboration, especially with sports houses. We recently saw a pink-dial Black Bay Chrono edition in association with Inter Miami FC and ‘Chameleon’ Black Bays matching the Visa Cash App RB livery. Detouring from the Black Bay’s monochromatic sensibilities and Tudor’s heritage-specific releases, they’ve ventured into more playful territories with their collaborations.

The TUDOR x Inter Milan Black Bay collaboration is for the Nerazzuri fans, allowing them to embrace their recent triumph with a one-of-a-kind product. In an experimentalist spirit, departing from their heritage-focused approach, they’re allowing Inter’s die-hard fans to own a timepiece borne with the crest of their favourite club.

Worn by players of Inter, this TUDOR Black Bay 58 Inter Limited Edition comes in an exclusive production run of 1,906 pieces (the year of the club’s founding). Priced at $4,250 (approx. INR 3,71, 600), this timepiece will be available exclusively at Tudor’s boutiques throughout Italy, and upon special request at Tudor retailers worldwide.