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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.

Definitely on the List, thank you for your post.

Tudor is on fire

now Noodia has to post his vintage model for comparison !

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 intended vintage fathers. Rolex, on the other hand, have almost overtly chosen not to go down the path of emulating the historical classics in the same way. Take the Milgauss 116400 GV, for example, that pays only the slightest attention to the classic vintage Milgauss. So slight that it bears no real resemblance to its heritage. Of course, the modern Sub definitely has that Rolex DNA, but that is more to do with the inherent DNA than an effort to re-interpret a classic vintage look. Seeing the 2-tone bezel of the GMT makes me wonder whether very soon we will start seeing full tribute watches coming from Rolex.

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

Love this one!! Cheers,

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

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

Won't see that detail.

Best, Bill.

Nicolas

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

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 Bay).  The new chrono they released is a home run.  They are really doing it right (and putting the new Rolex offerings to shame, IMHO).  Tudor is scoring some big points with their offerings the past few years.  This new chrono is a real looker and great watch.

V/R

Mike

... 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.

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

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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 on the date would be an additional cool feature!

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