What are your thoughts on the new TUDOR Heritage Chrono Blue.

In the rich saga of TUDOR historic chronographs, reference 7169 – better known to a? cionados as the TUDOR “Montecarlo” chronograph – is an absolute icon. Since its launch in 1973, it has been produced in a number of different versions, the most fascinating featured distinctive touches of blue, grey and orange. This rare, historic chronograph was produced for only a few years. Today, it is greatly prized by collectors and is steadily increasing in value. To revitalize this legendary chronograph – imbued with the spirit of chic, sophisticated holiday destinations of the 1960s and 1970s, and reminiscent of carefree Mediterranean warmth and glamour – TUDOR has decided to reinterpret it and unveil the new TUDOR Heritage Chrono Blue.

TUDOR’s approach to the design of this watch was exactly the same as for all the watches in the Heritage line since 2010. Far from being merely a new version, it is a unique reinterpretation in which past, present and future converge in both time and style. While all the aesthetic codes that contributed to the recognition of the historic model remain – a synthesis of the original spirit of the timepiece and a faithful reproduction of its key characteristics – TUDOR’s Style Workshop has added many modern touches to update the iconic spirit of this watch and endow it with a timeless strength to make it “tomorrow’s icon”.

At a time when blue is “the new black”, the chromatic harmonies of blue, grey and orange suggest an undisputed modernity. The royal blue of the original model (1973) combines with a slightly lighter grey than that of the original to give birth to a watch as much at home in water as on land, radiating the Mediterranean spirit and its warmth.

Inspired by history, but completely redesigned, the dial now has three-dimensional hour markers with two bevelled metallic edges de?ning an area ?lled with SuperLuminova for a stronger image and optimal legibility. It also features two counters located inside two blue trapezoidal shapes, one at 3 o’clock for the small seconds hand, and one at 9 o’clock for the famous 45-minute counter that marked the history of TUDOR chronographs in the 1970s.

Waterproof to a depth of 150 metres (500 feet), the steel case, 42 mm in diameter (compared with 40 mm on the original) has a bidirectional bezel with a blue anodized aluminium insert. Under its sapphire crystal, it houses a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement with a 42-hour power reserve.

Another Home Run from Tudor...

By: SALMANPK : April 24th, 2013-11:34

Definitely on the List, thank you for your post. S

Two Thumbs up

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : April 24th, 2013-11:46

Tudor is on fire -:)

Great looking watch

By: DrStrong : April 24th, 2013-12:13

now Noodia has to post his vintage model for comparison !

It is fascinating to watch how Tudor and Rolex are electing to evolve...

By: Baron - Mr Red : April 24th, 2013-12:36

To my mind, Tudor have done an awesome job at capturing the spirit of some of their vintage classics. Bill, I think you are right to say that the modern pieces are reinterpreted, but it also strikes me that the modern pieces are unmistakable from their in...

That makes me want even more than in the past, to get a 7159.

By: amanico : April 24th, 2013-14:18

And I think that once I will get it, I will go on one of these modern Re intepretations, too. Really cool offer. Best, J. Nicolas

Again for me Tudor beats out Rolex on new releases at Basel....Cheers,

By: Highlander65 : April 24th, 2013-13:05

Love this one!! Cheers,

I regret the absence of the magnifier at 6, above the date, but for the rest...

By: amanico : April 24th, 2013-14:06

It is another hit from Tudor. Fresh, young, inspired... Bravo. This year, once again, Tudor unvelis watches which make me feel more enthusiast than I am for the Rolex Collection. Best, Nicolas

I agree. That is the one part which is off balance

By: Bill : April 24th, 2013-18:33

When you compare it side by side the smaller date and no magnifier upset the balance. But if you don't compare side by side the new Tudor looks very nice indeed. Best Bill

I guess that it will be a hit. And yes, you are right. Thse who don't know the Vintage

By: amanico : April 24th, 2013-22:26

Won't see that detail. Best, Bill. Nicolas

Dan Pierce put a magnifier on his Heritage Chrono...

By: Highlander65 : April 25th, 2013-03:25

And it looks way cooler IMHO. A bit custom but nonetheless cool! Cheers,

I like the Tudor Heritage Offerings

By: Mike1066 : April 25th, 2013-06:12

It is funny, while I am not normally a fan of other re-issues that are done (anything with the faux-patina is a no-go for me), the ones by Tudor the last few years have really been great (though I would have preferred black rather than red on the Black Ba...

I like it!! I need to see in person, and I feel that would probably wish...

By: Subexplorer : April 25th, 2013-06:20

... to take it home! Thanks for showing these beautiful pictures, and to all my friends here, to share their thoughts on this most nice watch! Kind regards, Abel.

Not bad, I like it. Lets wait to see it live. [nt]

By: VMM : April 25th, 2013-09:14

it looks fantastic!!

By: Hororgasm : April 25th, 2013-14:51

always liked the Heritage chrono, wold love to get this. great colour scheming...vintage blue!! best, Horo

I think this Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue is smashing. Absolutely well designed [nt]

By: AnthonyTsai : April 25th, 2013-16:42

pretty cool!

By: MattS : April 25th, 2013-18:20

thanks Bill for bringing this to our attention! I also think Tudor has been doing a great job lately revisiting their past heritage iconic styles. I agree that this one could be one of the best of its style. As Nicolas mentioned I think adding the cyclope...

What Tudor do very well...

By: Baron - Mr Red : April 26th, 2013-04:28

.....is the attention to detail. Not just in the watches, but the straps too.