Irrational Desire

Sometimes you just swim against the stream.  When asked about Tudor just about everyone will mention the Black Bay, the Pelagos or even the North Flag.  And those are all very fine time keepers.  But for me there is one that I long for beyond the others -

Courtesy of Tudor

I have written about this alarming little bijoux before, but I guess that is the true sign of irrational desire - it keeps bubbling to the surface. 

I realize alarm functions are not for everyone, but this one I just really dig.

Now it's off to teach class, if I had an Advisor it would be telling me so ; )


Enjoy your watches!

A Destro Model

From Tudor -

Courtesy of Tudor

This one I suspect most of us didn't see coming.  And whether or not it is going to be one that shoots to the top remains to be seen.  It was a bit of a risk, so hat's off to Tudor for taking a different approach.  The ask is $4,400 so we shall see what the market bears.

Courtesy of Tudor

At any rate, here are the pertinents -

Case:
42 mm titanium and steel case with satin finish
Numbered steel case back
Bezel
Titanium unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel with ceramic
matte black disc and graduations with beige luminescent coating

Movement
MT5612-LHD, Manufacture TUDOR (COSC)
Self-winding mechanical movement with bidirectional rotor system
 
Power reserve
Power reserve of approximately 70 hours

Winding Crown
Titanium screw-down winding crown at 9 o’clock with the TUDOR logo in relief
Automatic helium escape valve at 3 o’clock

Dial
Black
Date at 3 o’clock with even numbered days displayed in red and odd numbered days in black

Crystal
Sapphire crystal

Water Resistance
Waterproof to 500 m (1,640 ft)

Bracelet
Titanium bracelet with folding clasp and safety catch in steel with bracelet extension system developed and patented by TUDOR

Additional rubber strap with buckle and extra extension piece included in the box

An Open Letter to Rolex

Dear Rolex,

I am writing to you to ask permission to see your sister collection - Tudor - here in the USA.

I know that you have been protective of her for some time, and I certainly understand and respect this.  But please know that we view your sister Tudor with the highest respect.  So much so that we often find ourselves making unnecessary trips to our own sister country (Canada) to visit Tudor.  It is almost starting to seem like an illicit affair.  One that we are willing to continue if we must, but frankly, we'd like your permission to see each other in broad daylight on this side of the border.

We love the Black Bay, the Pelagos - and most definitely the Advisor - by the way, wonderful film promotion for that one on your website.

So please Rolex, consider the sincere and heartfelt feelings of those of us here in the US.  Our intentions are entirely honorable, and we want to be able to court Tudor with your blessing,

And by the way, if you ever do decide to come here to the US and need a representative for the West Coast - I am ready to sing the praises of Tudor's virtue!

Sincerely,


James Henderson
A no-longer secret admirer