![]() ![]() Each company is supplying the other with movements. One of the big stories of Baselworld 2017 was news of a collaboration between Breitling and Tudor. The appearance of the rivets is subtle, adding a delightful dose of interest to proceedings.īoth the models, supplied on either a steel bracelet or leather strap, are accompanied with a complimentary Jacquard woven strap. The steel bracelet is ‘inspired by the folding riveted bracelets of Tudor watches produced in the 1950s and 1960s’. A slither of black anodised winding crown tube is left exposed, nestling between the case-band and knurled crown, proffering a further dose of visual interest. The knurled grip sits slightly away from the case-band, facilitating adjustment. The crown is prominent and sports a rose logo on its vertical flank. ![]() The chronograph push-pieces are ‘inspired by the first generation of Tudor chronographs’ and look magnificent. The sapphire crystal is domed, inviting ambient light to flood the dialscape. In particular, the bevelled edge of the lugs gleam resplendently. The surface of the case blends polished and satin finished surfaces to stylish effect. The 41mm case proves inoffensive and should not alienate any would-be wearers. Tudor always avoids the perils of excess. There are no gimmicks with this dial merely an abundance of clarity, so there are no excuses for being late, everything is highly legible. This soupçon of red adds a flourish of colour which is relatively conspicuous compared with the otherwise conservative dial. In addition, the maximum water resistance of the watch is shown in eye-popping red text. Positioned below a triangular index at noon is the brand’s nomen in white text, while above 6 o’clock the watch’s chronometer credentials are proclaimed. Encircling the dial is a static bezel marked with a tachymeter scale. The chapter ring is marked with ¼ second integers. Each subdial is concave in profile.Ī date display resides at 6 o’clock. A 45-minute chronograph register is positioned adjacent the crown, while opposite there is a small seconds display. The bi-compax dial layout bestows balance, delivering a sizeable quotient of visual evenness. The ‘snowflake’ hour and minute hands possess straight sides, eschewing curves and exhibiting a welcome sense of neatness. The black domed dial together with the white circular hour markings confer an abundance of contrast. Similar to its sibling, Rolex, Tudor often makes reference to elements on earlier models and fuses these details to glorious effect. The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Chrono fuses the water resistance of a diver’s watch with the stopwatch facility of a racetrack chronograph.Īesthetically, the Tudor Heritage Black Bay Chrono has several elements which conjure thoughts of a bygone era. Indeed, these two versions, one with a bracelet and another with a brown leather strap, are so incredibly beautiful, the word ‘pretty’ seems very apt. When David Bowie sang, ‘Oh you pretty things’ he could easily have been describing two variants of the Tudor Heritage Black Bay Chrono. This detailed review of the Tudor Heritage Black Bay Chrono includes live images, specification details and pricing. Tudor Heritage Black Bay Chrono Angus Davies reviews the Tudor Heritage Black Bay Chrono, a watch equipped with a column wheel mechanism and vertical coupling. ![]()
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