【F】Tudor Introduces the Black Bay Chrono “Flamingo Blue”

In March final yr, Tudor revealed a daring model of its Black Bay Chrono with a pink dial. Main as much as the discharge, some individuals already noticed the watch on David Beckham’s and Jay Chou’s wrists. The identical occurred this week with, once more, British soccer celebrity David Beckham and Taiwanese singer-songwriter Jay Chou. Each of them had been sporting a Tudor Black Bay Chrono with what seemed like a turquoise dial. Effectively, right this moment, Tudor takes away all our doubts as a result of the brand new Tudor Black Bay Chrono with a “Flamingo Blue” dial is now formally obtainable, even to non-superstars.

Pink is a coloration extra manufacturers mess around with every so often, particularly on limited editions related to the fight against breast cancer, for instance. In Tudor’s case, there isn’t a selected trigger behind the usage of these tropical colours apart from the Miami South Seaside vibe that serves as a theme. Oh, and if you happen to thought blue flamingos didn’t exist, you’re completely proper.

The Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Flamingo Blue”

It’s humorous as a result of final yr’s pink model of the Black Bay Chrono was merely known as “Pink.” Unusually sufficient, the brand new turquoise model is known as  “Flamingo Blue.” Anyway, let’s get proper to the specs, which aren’t all too shocking. The Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Flamingo Blue” has the identical 41mm stainless-steel case as the opposite Black Bay Chrono fashions within the assortment. Which means the lugs span 50.1mm from tip to tip, and the case, together with the double-domed sapphire, is 14.4mm thick. The screw-down pushers and crown assist preserve the watch water-proof to a depth of 200 meters.

Just like the pink and the blue Boutique Edition of the Black Bay Chrono, the brand new “Flamingo Blue” model additionally comes on a five-row Jubilee-style bracelet. It incorporates a T-fit folding clasp. This offers you some room to regulate it on the go with out having to make use of any instruments. Each the case and bracelet have polished and satin-brushed finishes.

The matte dial is a vibrant turquoise coloration. Each sub-dials are black, and the utilized indexes and Snowflake handset comprise white lume. The date window at 6 o’clock additionally has a white background, whereas the aluminum tachymeter bezel insert is black.

As anticipated, the Tudor Black Bay Chrono is powered by the chronometer-rated Breitling 01-based MT5813 chronograph caliber. The automated motion runs at a frequency of 28,800vph, options 47 jewels, and holds an influence reserve of 70 hours. The chronograph capabilities with each a column wheel and a vertical clutch.

What do you assume?

The Tudor Black Bay Chrono has a fairly authentic dial coloration, particularly due to the “Flamingo Blue” identify. Final yr’s pink model was already very talked-about. I anticipate this turquoise model to be much more in style, to be sincere. I heard it may be fairly onerous to get your fingers on the pink model, so it most likely gained’t be too straightforward for this new model both. Neither of those Miami South Seaside fashions are restricted editions, but it surely simply appears Tudor has a tough time maintaining with the demand.

The brand new Tudor Black Bay Chrono with a “Flamingo Blue” dial prices €5,990 and is on the market now. Let me know within the feedback under what you consider this new addition by Tudor.

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