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Baselworld 2019: Tudor Roundup
The watch was so good that Revolution decided to bestow it with the Ultimate Value Watch award and much like its Rolex counterpart, it is still scarcely available at retailers.
Needless to say that Tudor had some big shoes to fill this year so let’s see what the brand brought in their suitcases to Baselworld 2019.
Tudor Black Bay P01
In the late 1960s, Tudor, who was already supplying the US Navy with divers’ watches, started the development of a new technical watch to meet the standards of the American government. In that period, several prototype watches were made but ultimately the project never came to fruition as the US Navy opted to use another Tudor watch.
Visually the timepiece is quite different but the design is very much lifted from their 1967 prototype. The case is 42mm in stainless steel with the winding crown at 4 o’clock and the large 12-hour bezel is bidirectional but is locked with a stop system via the end-link at 12 o’clock. The dial is on par with other members of the Black Bay family and vintage enthusiasts will appreciate the red depth rating inscription.
Movement
Self-winding Manufacture Calibre MT5612; hours, minutes, seconds, date; 70-hour power reserve
Case
42mm stainless steel with satin finish
Strap
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Tudor Black Bay Chrono Steel & Gold
Judging from the first returns of those who got to experience the watch in person, it seems to be the fan favourite from this year’s novelties and why wouldn’t it be? The black and gold colour scheme is a joy to look at and brings the world of motorsports to the aquatic heritage represented by the Black Bay family.
Inside the watch is the Calibre MT5813 which is the Breitling 01 movement before being modified by Tudor.
Movement
Self-winding Manufacture Calibre MT5813; hours, minutes, small seconds, date; 70-hour power reserve; chronograph
Case
41mm stainless steel with polished and satin finish
Strap
Riveted steel and yellow gold bracelet, polished and satin finish; or brown leather with removable bund, with folding clasp and safety catch; or black fabric strap with buckle[/td_block_text_with_title]
Tudor Black Bay Bronze
The slate-grey colour starts on the bezel then the shade slowly changes from the exterior of the dial to the centre. Gold accents on the bezel, hands and hour markers complete the watch’s aesthetics, and because the bronze case will acquire its own patina over the years, that should make for a great aged look down the line.
Movement
Self-winding Manufacture Calibre MT5601; hours, minutes, seconds; 70-hour power reserve
Case
43mm bronze with satin finish; bronze-coloured PVD-treated steel case back
Strap
Rounded black nubuck leather; or slate-grey fabric strap with bronze buckle
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