Tudor Novelties Basel 2013

[danny]

Looks like Tudor has gone "blue black" this year with the release of a PVD chronograph and a modern day interpretation of its iconic Montecarlo chronograph reference 7169.

What do you guys think of these 2 new Tudor timepieces:

Tudor Fastrider Blackshield:









Official specs from Tudor

References 42000CR and 42000CN
Ø 42 mm matt black ceramic case
with bead-blasted ?nish and monobloc middle case
Fixed matt black ceramic bezel with engraved tachymetric scale
Self-winding mechanical chronograph movement, TUDOR calibre 7753
Power reserve of approximately 46 hours
Screw-down winding crown in black PVD-coated steel
engraved with the TUDOR logo, double waterproofness system
Chronograph pushers in black PVD-coated steel at 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock
30-minute totalizer at 3 o’clock and 12-hour totalizer at 6 o’clock
Small seconds hand at 9 o’clock
Date at 4.30
Rapid date corrector with PVD shield
motif at 9 o’clock on the middle case
Scratch-resistant and anti-re?ective sapphire crystal
Waterproof to 150 m (500 ft)
Leather or rubber strap with black PVD-coated
folding clasp and safety catch

Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue









Official specs from Tudor

Reference 70330B
Ø 42 mm steel case with polished and satin finish
Bidirectional rotatable 12-hour graduated (48 positions)
steel bezel for second time-zone display, blue disc
Self-winding mechanical movement, TUDOR calibre 2892
with additional mechanism for chronograph function
Power reserve of approximately 42 hours
Screw-down steel winding crown with triple waterproofness system
and TUDOR logo
Screw-down steel pushers at 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock
45-minute totalizer at 9 o’clock
Small seconds hand at 3 o’clock
Date at 6 o’clock
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Waterproof to 150 m (500 ft)
Steel bracelet with folding clasp and safety catch,
additional fabric strap with buckle supplied with watch

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[STT1987]

That blackshield Tudor is giving me a seriously bad case of "the wants!"
      

You know... Does this mean that Rolex is using this Tudor PVD/ceramic case to test the waters for a similar offering in it's own Rolex sports line? Just unwarranted speculation on my part...

    

[hanz079]

That blackshield Tudor is giving me a seriously bad case of "the wants!"
      

You know... Does this mean that Rolex is using this Tudor PVD/ceramic case to test the waters for a similar offering in it's own Rolex sports line? Just unwarranted speculation on my part...

    

Hehehe... The exact same thought was on last year's Pelagos when it was made in titanium.
The new heritage blue chrono is an interesting release... Rrp looks like it's similar to the older heritage chrono but it comes with flyback function.

[davidtth]

wow like them all ! getting more interesting watch for Tudor instead of boring design and color in older time

[soulmobile75]

I'd pick the Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue. It has the classical look which is timeless. Over time i would love it more and more... Well, I love the combination of old style and modern look. Thats just my preferences, others may differ...

[ck77]

I'd pick the Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue. It has the classical look which is timeless. Over time i would love it more and more... Well, I love the combination of old style and modern look. Thats just my preferences, others may differ...

And there's a flyback 

MOVEMENT
2892
Self-winding mechanical movement with additional mechanism for specific complications: For the chronograph and the Fly-Back function

[Godzillaz]

Heritage Chrono Blue. 

Target for 2014 set.

Regard
Tyler

[hanz079]

Heritage Chrono Blue. 

Target for 2014 set.

Regard
Tyler

Why 2014?
Delivery is at 2014? 

[JOS2012]

I've been looking for a nice black ceramic cased watch and the Tudor Blackshield seems to fit.
I guess one needs to see the black/red contrast in the metal..oops ceramic, to see if its too gaudy or will it be classic enough.

The pricing would also be a deal breaker based on the following:
Tudor Blackshield comes with only a ETA 7753 ebauche
Omega Dark side of the Moon OTOH, also ceramic cased features a much better cal. 9300 in- house co-axial with Si escapement.
The Zenith Stratos with the very old El Primero 36,000 vph is another ceramic option.

It all boils down to the price points besides the aesthetical preferences.

I wonder if Tudor will release a ceramic cased Pelagos in 2014... now that's another interesting option..

[squasub]

nice watch but don't u guys think the hands are a bit broad? might bother when u want to read the chrono

[terrenceterrence]

nice watch but don't u guys think the hands are a bit broad? might bother when u want to read the chrono

Does anyone reads/need the chrono function these days? 

[euclidorus]

Like the Heritage Chrono Blue a lot. Just saw a couple of the real vintage (they call it monte carlo) posted for sale with ridiculous asking price of close to usd12k. Might as well wait for this modern version. Got a feeling this will sell very well.

[D'Andy]

The Fastrider is simply to die for! IMHO, it would look very macho with the Nato Ducati strap. The Ducati full-face makes a good accessory to wear the Fastrider with 

[Godzillaz]

Cos this year budget kaput already 

Heritage Chrono Blue. 

Target for 2014 set.

Regard
Tyler

Why 2014?
Delivery is at 2014? 

[munyew90]

Love the Heritage Chrono Blue colour 

[nayo]

Gosh, haven't got over the GMT 2BLNR and now more candy.

[soulmobile75]

nice watch but don't u guys think the hands are a bit broad? might bother when u want to read the chrono

Does anyone reads/need the chrono function these days? 

To tell the truth, chronos looks more masculine when wearing it but ive never ever use the function at all. The only time im using it is when i hv nothing to do with my watch or showing off to my kids the chrono movement They love it especially when reseting it.

[bezelnut]

Totally adore the Gold-black Blacksheld. Details on the hand is superb, the red second hand is a nice touch, and the suede straps just breath class.

Tudor did splendid this time round.

[danny]

Tudor did splendid this time round.

Totally agree with you in that.

The Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue appeals to me but I'm concerned that the flyback feature may put unnecessary strain on a potential buyer's budget.

 

[TheHobbit]

Suspect the 'fly back feature' is Tudor talk for reset.

[danny]

Suspect the 'fly back feature' is Tudor talk for reset.

I see. That makes sense now.
 Thanks for interpreting the "Tudor Talk".

 

[1to12]

Tudor is doing really well with their heritage range. Good decision. I feel it is even more exciting than its bigger brother these days.

The Heritage Chrono blue looks fantastic... just that it looks almost the same as my MC... minus the bezel...

[Godzillaz]

Nice!!! Did you got it from Bachmann?

Regard
Tyler

Tudor is doing really well with their heritage range. Good decision. I feel it is even more exciting than its bigger brother these days.

The Heritage Chrono blue looks fantastic... just that it looks almost the same as my MC... minus the bezel...

[1to12]

Nice!!! Did you got it from Bachmann?

Regard
Tyler

Tudor is doing really well with their heritage range. Good decision. I feel it is even more exciting than its bigger brother these days.

The Heritage Chrono blue looks fantastic... just that it looks almost the same as my MC... minus the bezel...

Thanks Tyler! PM-ed you.
Are there any specs yet on the new Heritage watch?