Those chronographs were out of this world. The Tudor rep. didn't miss a beat; extremely knowledge and well-spoken. The gentleman represents the brand immaculately
Honest opinion here: the current Tudor GMT watch is the best watch that Rolex makes...design wise and as value. The missing cyclops alone puts it WAAAY above any dive watch in the Rolex catalogue IMO
Yes. Agreed. I've been thinking about a heritage chrono for a long time, but the one thing that really keeps me from pulling the trigger is the 42mm x 14mm case. Great looking watches though!
Great video, having owned several Tudors over the years (and a happy owner of a Fastrider Blackshield) it was nice to see the rich history behind the brand and also the great samples of all those Monte Carlos.
jigrodrigues I agree with you. Tudor is the more adventurous of the brands experimenting with case design, material, indices, features etc. absolutely great brand !!!
I find the Tudor design is so simple, to the point yet retaining the Rolex heritage is a big draw for me. Modern Rolex is nice but I just find them too flashy.
My First Tudor is /was the Ref 79160 Big Block ,Self Winding ,Oyster perpetual,Prince Date.........With A Custom Diamond Bezel makes it A Beautiful Cheap Priced /Better than many more Expensive Watches....I wish i could display it to Show it Polished and it is Gorgeous !!!!!!! I Think i will Buy 3 More A Monte Carlo ,A Black Bay , A Burgundy
What a lovely video. Informative and interesting. I own a Sub, a Seamaster and a Tag Monaco and recently purchased a Black Bay heritage edition. Absolutely love it, Great watch. Great brand, Great video. Many thanks
Awesome interview! Could you imagine the sensation if Rolex embraced their iconic vintage models with re-releases? A modern interpretation of the 5508, 6200, 1680 or 6542 GMT? Or maybe it's Rolex’s desire to set Tudor out to handle this for the both of them with the heritage releases since from the 1950's up until the 90's, both were nearly identical in case and bracelets. At 8:55 did he say 60 years for the prototype? Designed in 1955?? Either I heard wrong or he meant 50. The 2016 Black Bay black has definitely grabbed my attention and is on my purchase radar. I just wish Tudor would add one more thing to it which would be the icing on the cake for the Black Bay. DRILLED LUG HOLES. Along with the beveled edges, drilled lug holes would be the ultimate vintage retro yummy and make changing between bands a snap which is part of the charm of this model....just like the originals ; ). Thank you Tudor for the Heritage models and keep them coming however please consider adding DRILLED LUG HOLES to the Black Bay just like on the ranger. It will be a hit among Rolex-Tudor collectors.
Look into the second hand market. They are trading in the low $2000 range complete with boxes, papers, etc and in excellent condition. Cutting down on take out or starbucks, most people can set $2k aside surprisingly quickly (a few months or a year). If you really want it, you can find a way to save for it. All of us with this sickness do. :-)
Great video! I admire the Tudor brand so much! Maybe it's just the Rolex connection, and how much they are alike..? Or it's unique styling? Idk. I just know that I've settled on my next three watches, and Tudor will be my milestone watch! Preferably a bronze heritage, to possibly go along with a Hamilton flintridge, and a Tissot of some sort; I'm starting to find those brands to be extremely affordable as well as solidly manufactured!
Hodinkee SHOULD do more videos instead of blogging, no one really reads their blog, but tons of people watch their great videos.Videos instead of articles.
Interesting point, but it's probably incorrect. For such a popular website, Hodinkee's videos actually have pretty small viewing numbers, lots (all?) of them have well under 100k views. There are other people out there doing car reviews, for instance, that are getting hundreds of thousands or even over a million views within 24 hours. Hodinkee's content is definitely aimed at a niche crowd.
I had the Tudor Black Bay blue for less than a week. It's size just didn't feel right along with the 22mm lug pattern. By the way, I am typing this comment wearing my Tudor Submariner 76100.
I JUST bought a BRAND NEW Tudor Black Bay Heritage,and I LOVE IT! It is a pretty BEEFY watch,and makes my Rolex Air-King (which I love too) look like a child's toy. I HIGHLY RECCOMEND getting a Tudor!
Set by Rolex employees at the moments of placing the hands and never been wound? Guess not. Much easiest explanation just gone through the tedious process of wnding the watch until the Second Hand of each watch stopped somewhere near 6 o’clock mark and than manually set Hour Hands and Minute hands 10 and 2 ? Then never shake nor wind them
7923 is the best diver in Rolex Tudor all time lineage. My piece of advice to the Rolex design lab: replace the Mercedes hour hand put in the one similar to the pencil hour hand of 7923 and enjoy another 60 years customers’ worshipping
Every watch is stopped at 10:11 And 31 seconds and date 28th , did anyone else notice that? My question is why there has to be some significance to that time for them ?..... I just noticed all the pictures on rolex website also have the same time on the rolexes now I really wanna know the answer
allen rodon it's just simply the best way to set the hands if you want to show the dial :) don't know about the dates and I think the reason for the second hand being at 31 is that if it was set on 30 (what is the case for a lot of other brands photos and exhibits) you wouldn't see the hand because of the rather big dial lume on some of the watches
There is a thread on the Rolex Forum titled "Rolex and the 28th of the month", it is a very interesting read with lots of different theories (albeit no consensus). Personally, I like the one theory where the number 28 filled most of the date window, in order to giver perspective. as for 10:11:31 - many manufacturers use this time as the watch looks like it has a smiley face, and the hands are all proportionately apart from one another - it's an aesthetic thing - the same as the Watchmaker's 4 (where the Roman numeral 4 is displayed as IIII instead of IV) - it is done because it gives a better aesthetic vis-a-vis it's counterpart XIII
Garett Stilwell I think settings the watch hands at 10, 2 and 6 generally is the best way to show the face of the watch without obstructing the design and name
I like the Seiko, Citizen - it has a face which is easy to read and also an elegant metal strap. Watches these days are complicated and very silly - look at a few in the store
I have a Tudor Black Bay Burgundy. It's not a safe queen but my Seiko Turtle Prospex PADI Pepsi gets loads more wrist time. I changed the SS strap for a beautiful blue silicone
There’s something a bit cold about this video. I love these watches but there is zero fun here. Why so serious? They are just watches, it’s not open heart surgery.
"black & blue, looks like a bruise" - learn from high fashion, Tudor! This is why the black bay blue is a no-no. The Pelagos? Too blue! Too bright! Too bloody light coz it's titanium! Ultimate Tudor? Midnight blue dial, contrasting beautiful dark blue bezel (think aged Speedmaster) ALL steel. Heavyweight. NO DATE! 1000 meters minimum. NICE.
Honest question, why do these watches age like shit? I know it gives them character and there is a story, but it would be awesome to see what they looked like new.
You know it's lit when the black gloves come out.
Now that Tudor has their own in house (and certified!) movements, I think their future looks quite formidable.
look 8 years later, tudor is amazing again!!
Those chronographs were out of this world.
The Tudor rep. didn't miss a beat; extremely knowledge and well-spoken. The gentleman represents the brand immaculately
He's a respected watch designer who worked at Tudor at the time.
Honest opinion here: the current Tudor GMT watch is the best watch that Rolex makes...design wise and as value.
The missing cyclops alone puts it WAAAY above any dive watch in the Rolex catalogue IMO
Wow! The last chronograph piece in the video is absolutely STUNNING!
This is such an amazing video, well done guys. Makes me proud to be a Black Bay owner.
watched this vid three times and i only just noticed the "Pont Hans-WILSDORF" sign on the bridge at 0:09
I wish they made modern watches with case size closer to these vintage pieces.
Yes. Agreed. I've been thinking about a heritage chrono for a long time, but the one thing that really keeps me from pulling the trigger is the 42mm x 14mm case. Great looking watches though!
@@omegaseamaster300m4 they didn’t when this comment was written 😂
I didn't know Johnny Depp worked at Tudor.
Noraddin Ghafel
:D His name is Davide Cerrato, creative director of Tudor watches
nurkijao lame😕👎
Id say he remind me more of Gary Oldman.
Gary Oldman as Captain Hook
BigDutchKingTut you're lame. Shite
Great video, having owned several Tudors over the years (and a happy owner of a Fastrider Blackshield) it was nice to see the rich history behind the brand and also the great samples of all those Monte Carlos.
Looked at this video twice. Absolutely priceless for those looking seriously at Tudor.
Tim Just do it. Bought my BB four years ago. Burgundy in-house now on polished black real Alligator with Matt double deployment. Stunner
Love this video , I can keep watching it over and over !! That red Tudor sub is unreal red dial and bezel !!
David Cote that’s the 80s could see a yuppie wearing it love that watch to .
Looks like an invicta but in a very VERY rare good way
I like that oyster with the Tudor rose.
In my opinion Tudor is a cooler brand than rolex. Pls dont kill me
I like both brands a lot but tudor makes cooler colors. The black bay black is one of my favorite watches ever.
jigrodrigues I agree with you. Tudor is the more adventurous of the brands experimenting with case design, material, indices, features etc. absolutely great brand !!!
jigrodrigues tudor is rolex's brother
Only thing I dislike about Tudor is the fact that its such a thick watch. Sometimes I wish my Pelagos would be thinner
I find the Tudor design is so simple, to the point yet retaining the Rolex heritage is a big draw for me.
Modern Rolex is nice but I just find them too flashy.
The burgundy diver is drop-dead gorgeous.
Great video. Very interesting stuff.
that one caught my eye too, I wish they made an entirely burgundy one today, not just the bezel
I wish they can bring these classic timepiece back
Excellent video as usual. Great insight into a brand that has quite a history!
My First Tudor is /was the Ref 79160 Big Block ,Self Winding ,Oyster perpetual,Prince Date.........With A Custom Diamond Bezel makes it A Beautiful Cheap Priced /Better than many more Expensive Watches....I wish i could display it to Show it Polished and it is Gorgeous !!!!!!! I Think i will Buy 3 More A Monte Carlo ,A Black Bay , A Burgundy
What a lovely video. Informative and interesting. I own a Sub, a Seamaster and a Tag Monaco and recently purchased a Black Bay heritage edition. Absolutely love it, Great watch. Great brand, Great video. Many thanks
Shots every time he says “absolutely”
The snowflake hand is superior to the Mercedes imo.
The older generation prototype models look real cool. If course I’d be looking for them to be 40mm or less. Awesome video.
Awesome history and have always loved Tudor. Love the attention you are getting. Great job on the video.
Man, if they made a re-edition or the pre-war watch, it would be incredible
Excellent, fascinating historical review, very enjoyable, thanks! You set the standard for watch videos on UA-cam!
Awesome interview! Could you imagine the sensation if Rolex embraced their iconic vintage models with re-releases? A modern interpretation of the 5508, 6200, 1680 or 6542 GMT? Or maybe it's Rolex’s desire to set Tudor out to handle this for the both of them with the heritage releases since from the 1950's up until the 90's, both were nearly identical in case and bracelets. At 8:55 did he say 60 years for the prototype? Designed in 1955?? Either I heard wrong or he meant 50. The 2016 Black Bay black has definitely grabbed my attention and is on my purchase radar. I just wish Tudor would add one more thing to it which would be the icing on the cake for the Black Bay. DRILLED LUG HOLES. Along with the beveled edges, drilled lug holes would be the ultimate vintage retro yummy and make changing between bands a snap which is part of the charm of this model....just like the originals ; ). Thank you Tudor for the Heritage models and keep them coming however please consider adding DRILLED LUG HOLES to the Black Bay just like on the ranger. It will be a hit among Rolex-Tudor collectors.
Why no love for the Pelagos? It is such a great watch.
where can i get a pair of those black Tudor strangling gloves
😂😂😂
That all burgundy Tudor was breathtaking.
Wow am I glad I found this video! One of my all-time favorite you-tube videos regardless of channel! Thanks!
Stunning....I wish I could afford the burgundy Heritage Black Bay.
+Fabian Diaz You can just put it on your cc.
lol
Look into the second hand market. They are trading in the low $2000 range complete with boxes, papers, etc and in excellent condition. Cutting down on take out or starbucks, most people can set $2k aside surprisingly quickly (a few months or a year). If you really want it, you can find a way to save for it. All of us with this sickness do. :-)
I'm a compulsive buyer....I'll figure out a way to pay for it later. Gotta have it NOW.
Fabian Diaz I'm gunning for the bronze heritage!
Man the burgundy submariner is beautiful.
I have the BB Burgundy. A 2014 smiley with the ETA
TUDOR brand is the best brand to invest in for its money black bay & hertage Chorno blue is my pick.
the red with sunburst dial was fantastic
That cyclops at 6oclock is mad weird!
Good job guys. Thoroughly enjoying your channel!
Great video! I admire the Tudor brand so much! Maybe it's just the Rolex connection, and how much they are alike..? Or it's unique styling? Idk. I just know that I've settled on my next three watches, and Tudor will be my milestone watch! Preferably a bronze heritage, to possibly go along with a Hamilton flintridge, and a Tissot of some sort; I'm starting to find those brands to be extremely affordable as well as solidly manufactured!
Damn that burgundy dial and bezel is gorgeous
I wonder if they’re just original exhibition pieces that never had movements?? Either way very nice 👌🏻
Another great video !!
9:16 stunning!!!
I love my 79280 with panda dial
Extremely interesting video. Very much appreciated! Great work.
So funny to see Davide now at Montblanc!
Tudors such an interesting brand I love their watches especially the MN Tudor.
Beautiful vintage Tudors
That red one must be worth lots..
Hodinkee SHOULD do more videos instead of blogging, no one really reads their blog, but tons of people watch their great videos.Videos instead of articles.
Interesting point, but it's probably incorrect. For such a popular website, Hodinkee's videos actually have pretty small viewing numbers, lots (all?) of them have well under 100k views. There are other people out there doing car reviews, for instance, that are getting hundreds of thousands or even over a million views within 24 hours. Hodinkee's content is definitely aimed at a niche crowd.
Really fantastic video!
I had the Tudor Black Bay blue for less than a week. It's size just didn't feel right along with the 22mm lug pattern. By the way, I am typing this comment wearing my Tudor Submariner 76100.
Care to expand?? Thinking a bout picking up the black bag but was a bit concerned about the 41mm size
Ben awesome vid but pls turn the dial up on intro enthusiasm from 3 to at least 5. Currently makes me want to leap from a bridge
Lol!
Absolutely.
It would have been nice if the big blocks got more air time.
Loved this video, saved
In trying to purchase a Tudor Prince day and date @Hodinkee point me in the right direction
I JUST bought a BRAND NEW Tudor Black Bay Heritage,and I LOVE IT! It is a pretty BEEFY watch,and makes my Rolex Air-King (which I love too) look like a child's toy. I HIGHLY RECCOMEND getting a Tudor!
Just seen the burgundy sub!! Maybe its not sell by public
what about your Classic and Style lines? Cant find a decent video of them anywhere, such a shame
Ben needs to wear gloves just to be in the room??? He didn’t touch a single watch 😂😂😂
Tob Ias they don’t want his greasy hipster fingers anywhere near them lol
yes he did too. and w/out the gloves
How do they keep all of the watches set at 10:10:31?
Set by Rolex employees at the moments of placing the hands and never been wound? Guess not. Much easiest explanation just gone through the tedious process of wnding the watch until the Second Hand of each watch stopped somewhere near 6 o’clock mark and than manually set Hour Hands and Minute hands 10 and 2 ? Then never shake nor wind them
Why is all the watch pointing to 10:11:36? I need to know if it symbolises something?
Wow, that was cool.
I want that red submariner so bad it is insanity. It fits perfectly with my motorcycle.
Wow! Amazing !!!
no mention of the controversial Ranger... i wonder what that Tudor historian knows about the Ranger and if he can dispel some myths on the ranger...
Does anyone know the model or the reference no. of the red bezel red dial timepiece showed around 7:46 mark? It looks fascinating.
7923 is the best diver in Rolex Tudor all time lineage. My piece of advice to the Rolex design lab: replace the Mercedes hour hand put in the one similar to the pencil hour hand of 7923 and enjoy another 60 years customers’ worshipping
This guy should be narrating children's audio books, he'd send them straight to sleep.
Why does it seem like this Tudor guy is one of those guys that chops up tourist that stay at a random Swiss"hostel"
Tudors so embarrassed by the tiger dial 😂
Every watch is stopped at 10:11 And 31 seconds and date 28th , did anyone else notice that? My question is why there has to be some significance to that time for them ?..... I just noticed all the pictures on rolex website also have the same time on the rolexes now I really wanna know the answer
allen rodon it's just simply the best way to set the hands if you want to show the dial :) don't know about the dates and I think the reason for the second hand being at 31 is that if it was set on 30 (what is the case for a lot of other brands photos and exhibits) you wouldn't see the hand because of the rather big dial lume on some of the watches
There is a thread on the Rolex Forum titled "Rolex and the 28th of the month", it is a very interesting read with lots of different theories (albeit no consensus). Personally, I like the one theory where the number 28 filled most of the date window, in order to giver perspective. as for 10:11:31 - many manufacturers use this time as the watch looks like it has a smiley face, and the hands are all proportionately apart from one another - it's an aesthetic thing - the same as the Watchmaker's 4 (where the Roman numeral 4 is displayed as IIII instead of IV) - it is done because it gives a better aesthetic vis-a-vis it's counterpart XIII
Wow! That collection gave me a chubby. Well Done, Carry On.
3:27 where the focus at?????
Heaven does exist🤘
Anyone realize that every watch in this video's second hand is stopped on the 31 second mark? so odd.
Garett Stilwell I think settings the watch hands at 10, 2 and 6 generally is the best way to show the face of the watch without obstructing the design and name
what he said ^^^
If that isn't proof of illuminati and flat earth then idk what is
using fossil chronograph just awesome ⌚
What about Tudor Hydronaut prince date ? . No comment ? , it is one of more beautiful Tudor watches .
Cool
What's the reference of the red one?
Ca11mero it is a prototype was never actually made
cool
I like the Seiko, Citizen - it has a face which is easy to read and also an elegant metal strap. Watches these days are complicated and very silly - look at a few in the store
I have a Tudor Black Bay Burgundy. It's not a safe queen but my Seiko Turtle Prospex PADI Pepsi gets loads more wrist time. I changed the SS strap for a beautiful blue silicone
I have a model 7159/0 sn# 779367
You know Tudor are starting to win, when they succeed drawing the attention of Rolex enthusiasts. Just bought the Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze!
7IRAM couldn't agree more. got my bronze as well .loving it .
valjoux 7750
I wonder if his Black Bay is rusting like all the rest?
How's that?
forums.watchuseek.com/f74/tudor-black-bay-future-problem-1798538.html
Utter buffoonery. If you read the entire thread, you will see that the claim of rusting crown tubes is unfounded, hyperbolic, and woefully specious.
Reference # in 11:11?
+Timothy Ching Tudor Ref. 79270
rolex junior
There’s something a bit cold about this video. I love these watches but there is zero fun here. Why so serious? They are just watches, it’s not open heart surgery.
"black & blue, looks like a bruise" - learn from high fashion, Tudor! This is why the black bay blue is a no-no.
The Pelagos? Too blue! Too bright! Too bloody light coz it's titanium!
Ultimate Tudor?
Midnight blue dial, contrasting beautiful dark blue bezel (think aged Speedmaster)
ALL steel. Heavyweight.
NO DATE!
1000 meters minimum.
NICE.
200 meters is a fashion watch.
I just can't get along with the flake design.
It's a Marmite thing
Masturbation is still prevalent 90 years later
cheaper alternative to a rolex
Honest question, why do these watches age like shit? I know it gives them character and there is a story, but it would be awesome to see what they looked like new.
They talk about it as if they ain't rebagded Rolex replicas lol
Rubbish :)
I'm a watch dealer mate
Let's face it; Tudor is just a derivative brand of Rolex, Heuer and with a bit of Speedmaster thrown in there.
They still need to find their voice.