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Watch Lab: Tudor’s Heritage Black Bay Dark & Heritage Black Bay Bronze

WRISTY BUSINESS. The latest two Heritage Black Bay watches from Tudor also come with many watchband styles

 

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Heritage Black Bay Dark

 

Heritage Black Bay Dark

Out with the old and in with the new. Reeling in the New Year often comes with a renewed spirit and appetite for sporting something new on the wrist. For cases like this, the Heritage Black Bay Dark is a most enticing proposition with its handsome lines and strong pallette.

In line with the 41mm case, the new stainless steel bracelet gets the black PVD treatment, which sets it apart from the bracelets on the rest of the Heritage Black Bay family. The darkened metal color—hence the name—starkly accentuates the white numerals on the matt black ceramic bezel and the tasteful dial itself.

Alternatively, the Heritage Black Bay Dark offers two equally stylish watchbands: an aged black leather strap and an easy-to-wear black fabric strap. Whatever the watchband, the Heritage Black Bay Dark remains a solid choice owing to the new movement caliber MT5602 that was developed, manufactured and assembled in-house by Tudor. New on the inside and out, the Heritage Black Bay Dark could be your cue to start the year 2017 on the right foot and with the right watch.

 

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Heritage Black Bay Bronze

 

Heritage Black Bay Bronze

The launch of the Heritage Black Bay line was very timely, considering the rise of vintage-inspired timepieces in recent years. Furthermore, the Heritage Black Bay Bronze opens up a whole new chapter for Tudor, since each individual case could develop different patinas as they age. Moreover, the slightly enlarged design inevitably presents an intriguing sight, even to watch connoisseurs who are already familiar with Tudor’s fine collections.

Aside from the unique case, details on the dial and the bezel are certainly attention-grabbing. The unique watchstraps, meanwhile, deserve a discerning look on their own. The fabric strap made using beige and brown woven jacquard with a central yellow thread was inspired by one of the Tudor watch models for the French Navy. Vintage nuances are also embodied in the other strap option which uses aged brown leather whose angled cut exudes a rustic effect.

Given the larger case size, the Heritage Black Bay Bronze now runs on a different movement: caliber MT5601. This automatic movement was also entirely developed, manufactured and assembled by Tudor. The 70-hour power reserve makes it possible for one to wear the watch on Friday and let it rest until Monday. Practicality, authenticity and style make the Heritage Black Bay Bronze perhaps the most covetable timepiece from Tudor.