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An interesting purchase
Couple of days ago, I saw the Tudor ceramic 41at an AD. There are comments about the PVD coating of the bezel and the crown. They really do not bother me that much. Pricing will definitely be different if all are in ceramic. As a tool watch, it shouldl be challenged. Ceramic bezel can be broken into pieces. PVD bezel can always be replaced at service intervals and should be at a more reasonable price.
The hybrid straps are a bit stiff and will take a few days to bond into one's wrist size.
The dial face is actually quite nice especially the markers and hour and hands colour are carefully chosen to bring out the contrast.
See-thru casing shows the Master chronometer which competes head on with Omega boasted anti-magnetic and accuracy features only at a much lower price point.
The movement is nicely presented and matches very well with the casing material.
There are however two things that bother me.
1. the bezel has plays while turning and it sounds tinny.
2. the marking on the bezel is rather difficult to read even under spot light.
My conclusion is the ceramic Tudor is designed to fit into the fashion category.
The interesting purchase is not the Tudor Ceramic (pictures of the watch can be found on the internet as I did not take any pictures while trying on the watch).
925 and the Chronograph were then introduced to me. I am not really interested in the "panda" but my immediate comment is the black dial is much better looking.
The 3 D effects of the sundials are much more outstanding compared to the white.
The 925 is a totally different item. It is "love at first sight". The interesting silver colour and the leather band fit perfectly as one package.
Doomed sapphire glass, the dial face colour and marking and hands put together in the silver casing which is brushed and big crown, in short, I only have a few words to describe, it is like a royal family member assigned to a routine military duty. Can it survive, only time and trials can tell.
The leather band actually feels more like a rubber band. There is rubber layer underneath and smell of leather is fading quickly. I cannot be sure if it is actually leather.
But it is comfortable to wear. I like the white stitches that bring out more sporty character of the watch.
There are third party rubber bands for the 58. The best colour to match is brown. These rubber bands are mostly single colour and I wonder if water gets into the inner lugs of the casing. That will challenge Tudor's claim of anti-tarnishing feature of this new use of material.
There you have it, an interesting purchase. Only time will tell Tudor's Born to Dare succeed or not.
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An interesting purchase
Couple of days ago, I saw the Tudor ceramic 41at an AD. There are comments about the PVD coating of the bezel and the crown. They really do not bother me that much. Pricing will definitely be different if all are in ceramic. As a tool watch, it shouldl be...
Excellent catch and choice.
Did also try the chrono at the AD but wasn’t impressed tbh . Looking forward to see the black BB when possible. But like you i was also in love with the Silver BB58 when i saw the first pics and it looks even better in person tbh . I just talked to a owne...
The casing tarnishes so quickly? At least this is not as bad as the GMT date issue.
The turning of the bezel of 925 is actually not too bad. It is a watch like some many others, pictures don't do justice. I'll let you know when mine turns colour. Enjoy yours!
