Jewellery, Objects of Vertu, Silver and Watches

Tudor. A rare limited edition stainless steel automatic wristwatch with bracelet, Ref. 79220B, Black Bay ‘Royal and Specialist Protection Unit’, No. 61/75, circa 2018.
Movement: cal. 2824, automatic, 25 jewels.
Dial: black, applied dot, baton and triangular indexes, centre seconds, RaSP Unit insignia.
Case: stainless steel Oyster case, screw-down back and crown, blue calibrated bezel, back with engraved ‘P number’, stainless steel Oyster bracelet.
Signed: case, dial, movement and bracelet.
Dimensions: diameter 41mm, bracelet circumference approximately 190mm.
Accessories: guarantee card, instruction booklet, guarantee booklet, spare link, additional leather strap with folding clasp, additional fabric strap with clasp, swing tag, and presentation case.
£6,000-£8,000

This rare, limited-edition Black Bay wristwatch was created by Tudor exclusively for members of the Royal and Specialist Protection Unit, who are responsible for safeguarding the Royal Family, as well as parliamentary and government officials. Its distinctive dial features the RaSP unit’s insignia, showcasing a finely detailed Tudor rose surmounted by the Imperial State Crown.
Only 75 pieces of this watch were produced, and it was made available solely to members of the unit. The case back is engraved with the unique ‘P number’ of the designated owner.

Movement: running at the time of cataloguing, hands adjusting.
Dial: in very good condition.
Case: light scuffs.
Gross weight: 165.5gm.
Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant.
The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.