Tudor Fastrider Chrono Mini Review

[y_teja]

TUDOR FASTRIDER CHRONO

Initially I was looking for a GMT watch which upon some research took me to Tudor Heritage Chrono which I like but unable deal with the chrono module issue that somehow bothers me. Then it became a hunt for a Tudor ... that eventually led me to this ‘real’ chrono watch, Tudor Fastrider, a model that has some kind of partnership with Ducati motorcycles. For some reason I was attracted to the brand with its newly released models in the last couple of years. I thought I'd like to share my new find through a review which is the first time for me.



Specification:
Model ref: 42000
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: approx 14mm
Lug width: 24 mm
Glass: sapphire, glareproofed on underside
Case & bracelet: stainless steel
Water resistance: 150 m
Movement: automatic ETA 7753
Power reserve: 46 hours (factory claim)
Quick date set button on the side at 9 o’clock



Build Quality & Fit
Excellent build quality and details. Even though the watch is on the heavier side (slightly heavier than my Omega PO), it wears and balances comfortably on the wrist. I particularly like the clasp ie. solid, well-designed and does have micro adjustment holes enabling a perfect fit. The bracelet curves around and hugs the wrist nicely. Chrono pushers click firmly, crown is big and sturdy, time setting is firm with very little play.





Looks
It has prominent wrist presence and wears bigger than my other 42-mm’s (as shown on side-to-side vs Omega PO picture). Looks bold, big and sporty. Feels hefty and oozes quality. The case design has nice details, its sides mirror polished. I think the 24mm lug width adds prominence and heft too (the bracelet width tapers to 20mm at the clasp). The white dial version (with black subdials) IMO has more visual depth/dimensions and better time readability vs the black dial version (which comes also with black subdials). The dial design is cohesive, its ornaments are of quality giving you appealing impressions in different viewing angles, markings on subdials are silver. The hour and minute hands and Arabic number appliqués are mirror-polished metal, not sure if they are rhodium plated or not. Chrono pushers and crown shapes are reminiscent of automobile engine cylinders and pistons, not that it matters to me personally but just needs mentioning. Lume is certainly not a strong point here, a small square at every hour and half of hour and minute hands are applied with luminous paint.



Movements
The fact it uses a well-tested-and-proven integrated chrono movement, ETA 7753 (with the newer tri-compax sub-dial layout), is no small factor in deciding this purchase. I have a Breitling Chronomat with an ETA 7750 inside for more than 10 years now and am happy with it.
Having owned for two days, it is +6sec/day and +10sec/day, not as impressive as my +1sec/day PO or Chronomat, but will monitor for a longer span of time to see what it settles to.

Thank you for reading.
YT

[Dan Pierce]

It must be a "real" chronograph, it says so on the dial. Sorry, as a proud Heritage owner I couldn't let that one go.

Very nice review of a great looking watch. Tudor has come a long way, baby!
dP

[dddrees]

Very nice looking, thanks for sharing.

[Turk]

Very nice. I plan on getting one myself. I don't think the watch you have has a partnership with Ducati. There's a special red ducati edition.

[Dickson Lim]

That is a real 'chronograph'. HAHA. It reminds me about the PN Daytona though with modern twist. The only thing I wish to change is to set the date using the crown IMO.

[vukotab]

Wow!
I knew that Fastrider is going to be great, but this is simply awesome!
Thanks for sharing, enjoy your beautiful watch!

[Submarino]

Nice review, great looking watch! Congrats!!!

[eric23]

Great review and nice watch!

[y_teja]

I am pleased to report that in one week it is +5sec/day, still within COSC.

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/...iderwrist1.jpg

[vintagewaferthin]

very cool looking watch. i have been ignoring tudor for a while but this one has wet my appetite for the brand. i love the red dial version of tis watch.

[wantonebad]

It's a sweet nugget that!!

Loves it! wondering about the PCL's are tmepted at all to take a scotchbrite to it?

[Maxtor]

Very sharp watch. Nice review. Thanks for sharing.

[mikkolopez]

This looks like another winner. I like the new case design as well, very modern in shape and execution.

[joe100]

I like the stripe