From Tudor!
Now point of full disclosure, several of my European colleagues got treated to a very fun preview of this watch the night before BaselWorld. But all jealous feelings aside, I have to say that this was the watch that just about everyone was talking about. One of my colleagues from the magazine that I sometimes write for said - "That is the one watch I would be ready to take out my credit card for."
I got to see this early on at BaselWorld, but I wanted to give it time to sink in before writing about it. And after seeing everything else on offer from all of the brands, I can honestly say that this made my top 3, no question!
This model is called the North Flag. A closer look will reveal that the lugs are "integrated" just like those of the Ranger 2 of "yesteryear". It comes in a few options in terms of bracelet -
stainless steel, or matte black leather with yellow stitching and lining. Secured by a satin finished stainless steel clasp.
The case is stainless steel measuring 40 m in diameter. The back is a sapphire crystal display. Water resistant to 100 meters.
And wait - there's more! Not only is this a certified chronometer, it also utilizes a Tudor manufacture movement! That would be:
Manufacture Tudor MT5621
Self-winding mechanical with bidirectional rotor system and COSC certified. Hours, minutes, seconds, rapid date set and power reserve indicator. 70 hours of power reserve!
If I am honest, I was a wee-bit underwhelmed by last year's Ranger. But this one, this one I think is a home run! Well done Tudor!
This model is called the North Flag. A closer look will reveal that the lugs are "integrated" just like those of the Ranger 2 of "yesteryear". It comes in a few options in terms of bracelet -
stainless steel, or matte black leather with yellow stitching and lining. Secured by a satin finished stainless steel clasp.
The case is stainless steel measuring 40 m in diameter. The back is a sapphire crystal display. Water resistant to 100 meters.
And wait - there's more! Not only is this a certified chronometer, it also utilizes a Tudor manufacture movement! That would be:
Manufacture Tudor MT5621
Self-winding mechanical with bidirectional rotor system and COSC certified. Hours, minutes, seconds, rapid date set and power reserve indicator. 70 hours of power reserve!
If I am honest, I was a wee-bit underwhelmed by last year's Ranger. But this one, this one I think is a home run! Well done Tudor!
