Tudor has always been considered by watch enthusiasts to be a cost-effective watch brand, so what innovations in the classic series are worth paying attention to in this year's new products? In the preview of the new product, Tudor also shows the full picture of the watchmaking center, which was officially completed and put into use in 2021, as well as Tudor's cutting-edge watchmaking know-how and efficient production management and automatic testing system.
Tudor Royal Series
The TUDOR Royal collection, beloved by watch enthusiasts, welcomes a new salmon pink and chocolate brown dial with a sunray effect that adds a refined aesthetic. Equipped with an integrated strap and a self-winding movement, this collection is not only sophisticated in design but also affordable. It also draws on the dual characteristics of classic watches and sports watches, combining outstanding performance into a refined style, bringing a harmonious resonance of sporty and fashionable style.
Equipped with an integrated metal strap, a fluted or diamond-encrusted bezel and a self-winding movement, the Tudor Royal Collection is sporty and stylish, flexible and affordable. Two new dials, chocolate brown and salmon pink, are added in warm tones to enrich the choice.
Biwan type 31/36/39/41
The Tudor Biwan collection is a new addition, made of stainless steel with a fixed bezel, available in four sizes, all equipped with original Tudor movements, five-link straps and quick-adjust buckles. The Black Bay 31/36/39/41 watches bring new attractions to the Biwan collection with a unique aesthetic. Its curved case is particularly finished in a modern style, which is subtly different from the brand's classic function watches in terms of design language, and interprets a more refined and versatile, neutral and stylish style. Its five-link strap is the best guarantee of a comfortable wearing experience.
Tudor Biwan straps are synchronized with the Tudor "T-fit" buckle for quick adjustment. A series of sunray dials are new this year, elegant and charming, without losing their stylish personality. The dial is available in blue, charcoal grey and light champagne, with a contrasting minute scale to inject warmth into the watch.
Biwan watch
Tudor's new Biwan watch follows the classic burgundy bezel, combines advanced watchmaking technology with a new aesthetic style, and reinterprets the brand's diving watch masterpiece. The latest addition to the Biwan series incorporates many optimised design elements, features a "T-fit" buckle and is certified as a chronometer by the Master Observatory of the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS). The new Biwan watch follows the "original" 41 mm diameter stainless steel case, with a 60-minute burgundy unidirectional rotating bezel; Round-arched black matte dial with delicate radial patterns and gold-plated trims; The "snowflake" hands, a hallmark of Tudor divers' watches, were introduced in 1969 and coated with an A-class Swiss Super-LumiNova® luminescent coating.
Although the new Biwan watch retains the classic 41mm diameter case design of the "original", the overall shape is slimmer.
Green Bay Greenwich type
The Tudor Black Bay GMT collection features a new opal dial with a striking burgundy and blue bezel. With a stainless-steel case, the Green Bay is 41 mm in diameter and water-resistant to 200 metres (660 ft) to a depth of 200 metres, making it outstanding in harsh environments. The winding crown shaft is made of frosted steel, which is self-contained with the case and crown, which is the first time that the Biwan series has adopted this design. The opal dial with luminous hour markers provides contrasting contrast and easy time reading at night, making it suitable for any scene.
Tudor craftsmanizes Black Bay GMT watches. Equipped with the multi-time zone function "GMT", which can display the time in addition to the regular location time, it can also display the time of two other time zones simultaneously, which is an extremely practical and complex function. The eye-catching matte swivel bezel incorporates the signature dark blue and burgundy color scheme of the Biwan collection, paying homage to the bold aesthetic of earlier watches.
Biwan Type 54
This year, Tudor Biwan launched the Biwan 54 watch. Equipped with a 37mm case and powered by the original Tudor movement, it pays homage to the brand's first diver's watch, the 7922, which was introduced in 1954 in a pure spirit and modern expression. The new Black Bay 54 is an almost faithful replica of the brand's first diver's watch, the 7922. The classic 37mm case continues the original proportions. However, in retro appearance, it also shows the excellent technical strength of the times with the original Tudor single chronograph movement MT5400 and a water resistance of 200 meters.
The unidirectional rotating bezel of the Biwan Model 54 without graduation marks is also one of the classic designs, reminiscent of the boom of scuba diving in the early 50s, when Tudor created a watch for the pioneers of daring diving adventures. In addition, the new watch also shows new creativity in many aesthetic details. The second hand in the shape of a lollipop is reminiscent of the appearance of the original model. The crown and bezel are also based on the original proportions, and the ergonomic design is more modern.
New Tudor watchmaking center
Each Tudor watch adheres to the brand's standards of excellence and is assembled and thoroughly tested at the brand's watchmaking center in Le Locle, Switzerland, which was officially completed and put into use in 2021. The watchmaking centre brings together cutting-edge watchmaking know-how with efficient production management and automated testing systems. Its exterior, marked by the striking "Tudor Red", covers a total area of 5,500 square metres and complements the neighbouring Kenissi watchmaking centre. In 2016, the Köenigs Watchmaking Center was built for the production of Tudor movements. Based on the Köenigs Watchmaking Center and other proprietary facilities of the brand, Tudor has successfully integrated the development and production capacity of high-performance mechanical movements. At this point, Tudor has been able to fully control the production of core components and guarantee stable quality. All of the brand's watches are Swiss-made and strictly follow Swiss standards to ensure excellent quality.
Tudor Watchmaking Center
Written by: Nandu reporter Zheng Haihong