Rolex

When Davide Cerrato reinvented Tudor with the Black Bay and Monte Carlo chronographs his interview was very clear: a modern reinterpretation of vintage Tudor and a definite divergence from the Rolex design aesthetic i.e. a clear move away from the poor man’s Rolex syndrome.

Over the last few years, there is a clear trend towards becoming again aesthetically like the big brother. Just look at the new perpetual:

And clear design ethos based on classic vintage references.

Am I upset with this direction? Hell no. I love it actually, I believe this was what should have been in the first instance: but I will most probably be in a tiny minority.

Further evidence is in the new BB54. Its a clone of the ref 6536/5508 Rolex Bond Submariners. It now has the Rolex style crown, which we saw last year on the new BB Pro ( should have dine it on the Ranger too).

Also the minute hand is now a pencil hand. Be brave Tudor, do the hour hand as a pencil hand too. I hope the BB 58 follows suit.

Also we see the Rolex influence in the new burgundy BB 41

As well as the super jubilee bracelet 

I believe the black and blue version will follow suit. This is a monster of a watch and at its price point: totally untouchable in the market place.

Now to have a BB 58 brevet crown, silver numerals bezel insert, pencil hands and red triangle…..

Best

Imran

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