Pleased to pick up the Tudor chrono earlier this week
Even more pleased to have some sun.
In a short summary, I think Tudor did a great job with this new chrono. Firstly the performance of the movement has surprised me. Early days but it’s running flat +0 and the chronograph activation is positively mechanical which is a nice departure from the smooth refinement of other brands. I can’t say wether this is a downside and in reference to lack of refinement in the movement, but I like the tactile feel.
The contentious issue about the thickness, to me, is a non issue. With the redesigned caseback and lug shape this sits dead flat on the wrist, hiding any on paper thickness it has. It doesn’t feel or look like a 14.4mm watch.
As you can see I chose black, I compared both but black was my pick, even before I saw it in person. It has a vintage feel in look not size but just enough but not too many vintage features to keep it on the side of interesting vs an embarrassing copy.
As I chronograph collector, I’m pleased to add this one.