This will be a winner – the new 2013 Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue.

Tudor were BaselWorld darlings back in 2010 when they unveiled their retro-tastic Tudor Heritage Chrono, a timely response to the demand for vintage-inspired chronographs, and one which quite rightly put Tudor back into the industry.

The Heritage Chono Blue 2013 model evolves the collection from slightly monochrome aesthetics, adding the vivacity of blue and orange to that handsome and dapper face.

The case measures up at 42mm across – a sminch larger that the 1970′s model on which it is based, but perfectly sized for today’s marketplace.

That delicious blue bezel is in fact bi-directional and features hour markers representing a second timezone.

Hands and markers are suitably chubby, there is empty dial space to be enjoyed, grippy pushers which beg to be fiddled with, and in the box is a choice of steel bracelet or NATO-style strap…. ’tis the whole package, is it not?

More Tudor Heritage from our archives here.

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Just in time for the Italian MotoGP at Mugello, Tudor and Ducati announce a very timely partnership.  That such a relationship should produce stylish off-spring should be in no doubt – Tudor were the darlings of BaselWorld 2010 with their Heritage Chronograph, and Ducati bikes are legends on wheels, even so the Tudor Fastrider Ducati Chronograph is more than pleasing on the eye.

The “Ducati Red” dial contrasts with the black vertical stripe running straight down the right from 1 o’clock to 5.  Black counters with red hands provide the contrast and at 4.30 is a cheeky little date window.  It’s a red dial which is not too ……..red.  Perfect.  The case is 42mm steel with satin and polished finishing and over at 9 o’clock on the case side is a quick set date corrector.  Inside is the Tudor 7753 self-winding chronograph movement with 46 hours power reserve.

Mugello is Ducati rider Valentino Rossi’s home GP and we at the WatchPress will be glued to our tv’s to see if he can finally tame that big beefy Ducati GP11 for the first time this season.  Yes he brought with him his crew from his previous Fiat Yamaha team, including the ingenious Jerry Burgess, but so far has been able only to collect points from other rider’s misfortunes.  Rossi is the rider who first got me and a whole new generation of fans watching MotoGP.  His fun-loving personality often belies his inner determination and his antics on and off the track when he wins are unmissable, he is sure to unveil a new and whacky helmet design this weekend in honour of his beloved Mugello track.

The Tudor Fastrider Chronograph for Ducati is water resistant to 150m and comes presented with two straps, black leather with folding clasp or a very tasty black and red fabric strap with buckle.  No prizes for guessing which will remain in the box then.

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Tudor present the Tudor Heritage Advisor.  The brand became one of the darlings of BaselWorld 2010 with their retro-tastic Tudor Heritage Chrono, the latest piece remains true to the heritage of the very desirable Heritage collection – new/old never looked so good!

The case of the Heritage Advisor has been up-sized from the original issue of the 50′s from 34mm to 42mm and is constructed from titanium and steel.  The dial is silvered as every very vintage dial should be with a mix of small-ish Arabic numerals and bevelled hour markers.  The piece features a mechanical ringing alarm which is not only a useful function, but one which brings added interest to the dial -  at 9 o’clock is an on/off indicator for the alarm, at 3 o’clock is the alarm power reserve and that big elongated arrow-shaped centre hand serves as the alarm indicator.  At 6 o’clock is a date counter.

The crown at 2 o’clock sets the alarm, the one at 4 o’clock sets the time and date.  Over at the left is an alarm on/off pushpiece.  It’s classical without being boring, it’s quirky without being too techy, it’s a winner.

The Tudor Heritage Advisor comes presented on a choice of steel bracelet or black alligator strap with an additional black fabric strap supplied.

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High precision chronographs have always been linked to the world of motorsport.  An industry-savy Jack W. Heuer was one of the first to recognise this and by offering his company’s services as official timekeeper at various motorsport events and forming fruitful relationships with some of the most prestigious motorsport teams and drivers perhaps ensured the viability of his brand.  In recent years the watch industry have responded to the demand for vintage-inspired sports chronographs, particularly those with motorsport themes with a growing collection of re-releases  so to “get the look” no longer requires auction hunting unless,  of course, rarity is required.

Tudor Heritage Chrono

The Tudor Heritage Chrono is a new release which pays tribute to the 1970′s Tudor Chronograph Oysterdate.  The satin and polished steel case, at 42mm is slightly larger than the original and the bidirectional rotatable bezel, milled crown and pushpieces and the 3D applique hour markers add to the overall robust styling.  Flashes of orange against the black and grey combination dial are particularly appealing especially when complimented by the orange and black fabric strap, although a stainless steel bracelet version is also available.  The piece is powered by the  Valjoux 7734 self-winding  movement and is water resistant to 150 metres.

Tudor Heritage Chrono on strap

The Tudor Heritage Chrono is the most recent addition to a new portfolio of watches which has relaunced the brand and widened its appeal to a new client base…… and the motorsport connection?   In 2009 Tudor became  “Timing Partner” of Porsche Motorsport with engagements in the Porsche international one-make cups.

Popularity: 4% [?]