Tudor Releases New Watches April 7th

[Panerai7]

Doing more reading, there are some additional changes to the Exp II. The hands on the black dial are now fully SS instead of partially blacked out. The hands and markers on the white dial are matte black instead of gloss. Case shape does look a bit slimmer and the dial looks a little smaller, but that's hard to tell w/o a side by side.

Interesting observation that the dial might be smaller. I would have called BS on it, but the Explorer 2 now shares a movement with the GMT2 so it might share a dial size. The lugs look slimmed down for sure.

Very interesting. Can't wait to see them both side by side.

[JBZ]

Doing more reading, there are some additional changes to the Exp II. The hands on the black dial are now fully SS instead of partially blacked out. The hands and markers on the white dial are matte black instead of gloss. Case shape does look a bit slimmer and the dial looks a little smaller, but that's hard to tell w/o a side by side.

Interesting observation that the dial might be smaller. I would have called BS on it, but the Explorer 2 now shares a movement with the GMT2 so it might share a dial size. The lugs look slimmed down for sure.

I owned a 216570 for about a week. It looked like a pie pan on my wrist because of the dial. If they've made it better proportioned, that would be the right step IMHO. Still not enough to get me to trade in my 40mm given the size of the new one is still 42.

[JP Chestnut]

Doing more reading, there are some additional changes to the Exp II. The hands on the black dial are now fully SS instead of partially blacked out. The hands and markers on the white dial are matte black instead of gloss. Case shape does look a bit slimmer and the dial looks a little smaller, but that's hard to tell w/o a side by side.

Interesting observation that the dial might be smaller. I would have called BS on it, but the Explorer 2 now shares a movement with the GMT2 so it might share a dial size. The lugs look slimmed down for sure.

I owned a 216570 for about a week. It looked like a pie pan on my wrist because of the dial. If they've made it better proportioned, that would be the right step IMHO. Still not enough to get me to trade in my 40mm given the size of the new one is still 42.

I just wore my 16710 for the first time since the lockdown and it always shocks me how perfect that watch is. The dial size, mid case thickness, caseback, just everything about it is perfect. I should have bought the white Exp2 before they blew up in value because I'm sure it's awesome just do to it's similarities with the GMT2.

[Joeprez]

Silver B58 is interesting. Wonder how it’ll hold up being softer. Will it darken like silver jewelry?

Can't remember where I read it, but its an alloy that is not supposed to tarnish. I like the taupe color.

Now the chronos I really like, specially the black on bracelet. Another one I will try to see in the flesh. It could derail my plans of adding back a Speedy.

[tattoo chef]

Silver B58 is interesting. Wonder how it’ll hold up being softer. Will it darken like silver jewelry?

All depends on what they did to the silver. They could have used palladium or rhodium to help with tarnish, but will still be much softer than steel and will get a lot of scratches and dings if worn regularly.
I LOVE silver jewelry but a dive watch made out of silver is just silly.


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[hoppyjr]

Doing more reading, there are some additional changes to the Exp II. The hands on the black dial are now fully SS instead of partially blacked out. The hands and markers on the white dial are matte black instead of gloss. Case shape does look a bit slimmer and the dial looks a little smaller, but that's hard to tell w/o a side by side.

The black dial seems to be gloss black now vs. matte black on the outgoing 216570.

[AtomicTom]

Not sure if we touched on Tudors Heritage Black Bay 32,36, and 41mm with
sleek cases, silver dials, and T600 movement also.










https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/tudor ... ntroducing

https://www.tudorwatch.com/en

[JBZ]

Doing more reading, there are some additional changes to the Exp II. The hands on the black dial are now fully SS instead of partially blacked out. The hands and markers on the white dial are matte black instead of gloss. Case shape does look a bit slimmer and the dial looks a little smaller, but that's hard to tell w/o a side by side.

The black dial seems to be gloss black now vs. matte black on the outgoing 216570.

I think you're right. Of course, the Rolex website only identifies it as "black". Which is true, to their credit.

[JBZ]

Doing more reading, there are some additional changes to the Exp II. The hands on the black dial are now fully SS instead of partially blacked out. The hands and markers on the white dial are matte black instead of gloss. Case shape does look a bit slimmer and the dial looks a little smaller, but that's hard to tell w/o a side by side.

Interesting observation that the dial might be smaller. I would have called BS on it, but the Explorer 2 now shares a movement with the GMT2 so it might share a dial size. The lugs look slimmed down for sure.

I owned a 216570 for about a week. It looked like a pie pan on my wrist because of the dial. If they've made it better proportioned, that would be the right step IMHO. Still not enough to get me to trade in my 40mm given the size of the new one is still 42.

I just wore my 16710 for the first time since the lockdown and it always shocks me how perfect that watch is. The dial size, mid case thickness, caseback, just everything about it is perfect. I should have bought the white Exp2 before they blew up in value because I'm sure it's awesome just do to it's similarities with the GMT2.

Yes it’s the best wearing watch I’ve ever owned

The 16570 is the one watch I keep coming back to, mostly for the size. Great diameter for my wrist, but the svelte case, especially for a sports watch, is also great. I imagine it's the same with the 16710 (it's the identical watch with a different bezel).

[matt.wu]

I actually love the 41mm Tudor sizing (BB GMT, BB Chrono), but I really want an adjustable clasp option...

[Jeep99dad]

I actually love the 41mm Tudor sizing (BB GMT, BB Chrono), but I really want an adjustable clasp option...

This new Chrono uses a new slimmer case too.
I’m with you on the clasp

[sierra11b]

Does the silver one say “Hecho en Mexico” and come with packs of chiclets gum?

[JP Chestnut]

I actually love the 41mm Tudor sizing (BB GMT, BB Chrono), but I really want an adjustable clasp option...

Does it have the flip out on the fly adjustment?

[matt.wu]

I actually love the 41mm Tudor sizing (BB GMT, BB Chrono), but I really want an adjustable clasp option...

Does it have the flip out on the fly adjustment?

Nope. No dive extension, no EZ-link, no spring-assisted micro-adjustment. Just your bog-standard, use-a-spring-bar-tool, clasp micro-adjustment. The same one used in OLD Rolex models.

Unacceptable.

[Panerai7]

I’ll never wear the bracelet but gotta buy with one for resale.
The same bracelet on my old BB41 was the most uncomfortable bracelet

[deepcdvr]

Love this

[mfxr]

^ that is not bad

[93 Turbo]

Watched the video, kinda wanted to throat punch the guy talking. Nothing that grabbed my attention at all.

Hearing ya on the throat punch. Must be getting old & cranky (speaking for myself).

[BBK357]

This is why’s I don’t get excited about the new releases. I think a silver black bay is really dumb and actually thought it was a joke. But if I took releases seriously I’d prob be angry.

Never mind, I am angry at Tudor for one of the dumbest things you can do to a dive watch. Great leadership in Tudor HQ....

[dnslater]

I think the silver 58 is pretty silly, but from a hardness perspective it is no worse than an 18 ct gold submariner, or the various bronze or carbon fiber reinforced plastic dive watches that are so popular.

[jimyritz]

Love this

this is the previous chrono...


Dig the new one...

[JP Chestnut]

The new one is supposed to be .5mm thinner which is a plus, I guess.

[dnslater]

Love this

this is the previous chrono...


Dig the new one...

Somehow the bracelet/lug width on those OG 41mm black bays never looked right to me.... just seemed too fat for the case. Somehow the new renders looks better but I assume it is still 41mm?

[Jeep99dad]

I was worried about it upon release but this real life undoctored shot confirms for me the white version is not super legible and lacks contrast with the hands & hour markers vs the white dial. I’ll need to see more shots to make up my mind. Still want One at this point but it’s a concern for me personally.
The initial redness and highly modified release pictures do a good job at hiding that



And pics of the black

[Joeprez]

I think the black dial / white subdial is the one to have. For a white dial watch, the ExpII or the Seamaster are more legible.