Since their reintroduction to the American market a few years ago, Tudor has excelled at releasing pieces that reference their illustrious past. At this year’s Baselworld watch and jewelry fair, they’ve once again succeeded in delivering a refreshing new take on their Heritage Black Bay line and it’s all thanks to a different sort of reference point: an inspired nod toward bronze diving instruments of …
With hundreds of brands present, Baselworld—the globe’s largest and arguably most prestigious watch and jewelry fair—doesn’t intentionally play host to themes or trends, but it does offer an opportunity to notice through-lines across multiple watchmakers. Each year tends to deliver an interesting color story, whether it was last year’s powerful use of green or brilliant blue dials the year before. Both of these color choices …
In 2012, TUDOR unveiled their Heritage Black Bay diver watch line—an inspired two model collection invoking 1950s style. In essence, it was a revival of a much-loved classic, punctuated with modern nuances, by the relaunched Rolex sibling brand. And yet, there was something more here. The watch would win awards and a new generation of fans. As an extension of this, now, there’s a third …
