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Old Expat Beast · 19 March 2015, 04:23 PM

So no new Heritage models this year. You think that's the end of the line for the series, with the new movements and Blue Pelagos taking the brand forward, or maybe a chance for something next year?

There are still plenty of old Tudor Chrono designs ripe for the picking, which are way, way more impressive that the new ones released yesterday, IMO.

I, and a few others, were also looking forward to a black-bezel Black Bay this year. I wonder if we've seen the last of those, too.

A couple of pics to suggest might have been...or what might come one day:

Maxy · 19 March 2015, 04:25 PM

I believe Heritage models was to give the jump start to the brand in US and overall and NorthFlag and Pelagos with new in-house movements is the step forward. Heritage models have done their part and now its new designs and movements will take the brand forward.

CWIN · 19 March 2015, 04:50 PM

I love the direction that Tudor is going and appreciate the new in house caliber without a significant price increase but some of the models leave me cold. Love the THC Chrono, Pelagos, and Black Bay but everything else in their lineup is aesthetically unpleasing to me. I was hoping for a Ranger reissue closer to the original…a huge miss at 41mm IMO if I may go back to last year's releases. Not a fan of the North Flag either. Either way, solid company with a few great options.

capote · 19 March 2015, 06:22 PM

Maybe they are working on a new chronograph movement for next year. Apart from their heritage models I wonder which design they will go with, the new one did not look good to me one bit.

Cru Jones · 19 March 2015, 07:27 PM

strange designs (other than BB, THC and original Pelagos) and, with the addition of several lines of text, back to being rolex's "little brother".

not too impressed, frankly.

zama · 19 March 2015, 07:30 PM

Adam, given the glacial place from Rolex on anything looking like an upgrade on SS Daytona's it is ripe for the new movement launching a new Big Block Chrono, which would be a massive hit....... I tend to agree with the other posts, next Baselworld Tudor will need to start showing new out of the box designs not just re makes of old favourites

AndersB · 19 March 2015, 07:52 PM

Still hoping they'll release a smaller version of the new Ranger... I don't mind waiting a year or two (or longer).

eightbore · 19 March 2015, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

So no new Heritage models this year. You think that's the end of the line for the series

I, and a few others, were also looking forward to a black-bezel Black Bay this year. I wonder if we've seen the last of those, too.

That black bezel model with a gilt dial would be just stunning in the metal. I used to think they would avoid making it so as to not cannibalize the Rolex Sub market, but with the new Pelagos in house movement effectively doing that and the North Flag likely taking some wind out of Explorer sails (sales), maybe I was overthinking things.

watchwatcher · 19 March 2015, 09:01 PM

Those two would be stunning, for sure...but I don't think they're listening.

travisb · 19 March 2015, 09:04 PM

I'd like to see a black bezel BB. Perhaps with in-house movement?

mike · 19 March 2015, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by travisb

I'd like to see a black bezel BB. Perhaps with in-house movement?

Kinda what I was thinking. To simply introduce another variation of the same watch might be counterproductive in the long run. Put an inhouse in it and it's a different story.

SUBversive · 19 March 2015, 09:28 PM

Looks like a colorful future

cop414 · 19 March 2015, 10:54 PM

Good questions Adam, I'd love to see a black bezel BB, maybe next year.

SemperFi · 20 March 2015, 12:14 AM

I also would have loved to see a black bezel Black Bay. It seems like such a simple accommodation. Do they just not want it to look like the Sub's little brother?

Mr. K · 20 March 2015, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

I also would have loved to see a black bezel Black Bay. It seems like such a simple accommodation. Do they just not want it to look like the Sub's little brother?

I'm sure that it would sell well, however I think they would probably use silver instead of rose for the dial markers.

SemperFi · 20 March 2015, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. K

I'm sure that it would sell well, however I think they would probably use silver instead of rose for the dial markers.

That would work for me and, in fact, would be preferable to the rose markers.

kooltzar · 20 March 2015, 02:08 AM

Rose was used only for the red bezel Black bay

mfer · 20 March 2015, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CWIN

I love the direction that Tudor is going and appreciate the new in house caliber without a significant price increase but some of the models leave me cold. Love the THC Chrono, Pelagos, and Black Bay but everything else in their lineup is aesthetically unpleasing to me. I was hoping for a Ranger reissue closer to the original…a huge miss at 41mm IMO if I may go back to last year's releases. Not a fan of the North Flag either. Either way, solid company with a few great options.

Save me from typing. These are my thoughts as well.

Mr. K · 20 March 2015, 01:14 PM

Love the rose gold markers but has to be the right dial bezel combo. On the red BB it looks amazing.

19 March 2015, 04:23 PM	#1
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Tudor Direction post-Basel. So no new Heritage models this year. You think that's the end of the line for the series, with the new movements and Blue Pelagos taking the brand forward, or maybe a chance for something next year? There are still plenty of old Tudor Chrono designs ripe for the picking, which are way, way more impressive that the new ones released yesterday, IMO. I, and a few others, were also looking forward to a black-bezel Black Bay this year. I wonder if we've seen the last of those, too. A couple of pics to suggest might have been...or what might come one day: Attached Images

19 March 2015, 04:50 PM	#3
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I love the direction that Tudor is going and appreciate the new in house caliber without a significant price increase but some of the models leave me cold. Love the THC Chrono, Pelagos, and Black Bay but everything else in their lineup is aesthetically unpleasing to me. I was hoping for a Ranger reissue closer to the original…a huge miss at 41mm IMO if I may go back to last year's releases. Not a fan of the North Flag either. Either way, solid company with a few great options. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

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cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	Good questions Adam, I'd love to see a black bezel BB, maybe next year. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

19 March 2015, 04:25 PM	#2
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	I believe Heritage models was to give the jump start to the brand in US and overall and NorthFlag and Pelagos with new in-house movements is the step forward. Heritage models have done their part and now its new designs and movements will take the brand forward.

19 March 2015, 06:22 PM	#4
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Maybe they are working on a new chronograph movement for next year. Apart from their heritage models I wonder which design they will go with, the new one did not look good to me one bit.

19 March 2015, 07:27 PM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	strange designs (other than BB, THC and original Pelagos) and, with the addition of several lines of text, back to being rolex's "little brother". not too impressed, frankly.

19 March 2015, 07:52 PM	#7
AndersB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 603	Still hoping they'll release a smaller version of the new Ranger... I don't mind waiting a year or two (or longer).

19 March 2015, 09:01 PM	#9
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Those two would be stunning, for sure...but I don't think they're listening.

19 March 2015, 09:04 PM	#10
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	I'd like to see a black bezel BB. Perhaps with in-house movement?

19 March 2015, 09:28 PM	#12
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Looks like a colorful future

20 March 2015, 12:14 AM	#14
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I also would have loved to see a black bezel Black Bay. It seems like such a simple accommodation. Do they just not want it to look like the Sub's little brother?

20 March 2015, 02:08 AM	#17
kooltzar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Zürich Watch: Submariner 5512 Posts: 922	Rose was used only for the red bezel Black bay

20 March 2015, 01:14 PM	#19
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Love the rose gold markers but has to be the right dial bezel combo. On the red BB it looks amazing.

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