Picked up my first Tudor - Heritage Chrono blue

[mgsooner]

Have long been an admirer of Tudor, particularly their chronos, but had shied away because of size (thickness) concerns. Well somehow I recently found myself going down a rabbit hole of watching videos of and reading about the now discontinued 70330B. The more I watched and the more I read about the size/specs, the more I thought it might actually work for me. As fate would then have it, I stumbled upon a 2022 in pristine condition at a great price.

I'm very pleased I decided to take the leap and acquire this one. The weight, case finishing and bracelet all feel very premium, particularly given what I paid. The crown and chrono pushers both feel very solid. In particular, this watch winds like a dream. The dial is, well, tons of fun. It may be too much for some but for the role I want this one to play in my collection it is exactly what I hoped for. You even get a 12 hour bi-directional bezel you can use to track a second time zone. In general I just feel like there's a ton of value here.

Perhaps my favorite thing about the watch is the knurling on the bezel, crown and pushers. It's really distinctive and gives the watch a serious tool watch look. The side view of the crown and pushers with the crown guards is damn sexy. And oh, those bevels!

To close, back to what had always held my back from Tudor - thickness concerns. There's definitely some heft here, but given that this model has a flat caseback that sits flush with the bottom of the case the watch does not feel excessively thick to me. The lugs also curve downward nicely. The curved lugs and the flat caseback make this one really hug the wrist. A very welcome addition to the collection and happy to finally join the Tudor club!

[JC316]

Excellent choice! Enjoy in good health!

[inadeje]

I had one of those for summer in 2019. It was really cool and came with a nato strap too. Good choice OP.

[AF_Rob]

Nice pickup, sir! That's one I kept trying to love but just couldn't. The thickness held me back too. Sadly, it still does.

[996marty]

Great looking watch

[PandaLover]

Very nice

[Gerardus]

Huge congratulations

[kieselguhr]

Superb! My favourite chronograph! Congratulations

[Guppydriver]

Just a superb Chronograph. This is one I actually prefer on the OEM NATO, but I certainly understand the appeal of the bracelet.

My favorite feature is the 12 hour of bezel, you essentially have a dual time chrono.

Congrats!

[Oldfellow]

Congratulations, a very handsome and interesting watch.
A beaut addition to your collection.

[1William]

Congratulations.

[shredace]

That is a beautiful Tudor. Very unique. I have also thought about that specific reference and may take the leap one day. Congratulations!

[samson66]

Always liked this one a lot. And it's one you don't see often in the wild. Congratulations, looks great on you.

[Dan Pierce]

Well done, Matthew! That's a beauty. I was lucky enough to attend BaselWorld 2013 when the THC blue was released. It's sad so many grown men have a fear of heights, they are missing out on a great looking chronograph. Been enjoying mine for over a dozen years.
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[JasoninDenver]

Probably my favorite chrono dial. But I am in Denver.

[KatGirl]

That’s a great looking chrono! Well done.

Kat


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[NachoNeal]

I like it!

[watchwatcher]

Good looking watch.

[mgsooner]

Many thanks everyone!!!

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Well done, Matthew! That's a beauty. I was lucky enough to attend BaselWorld 2013 when the THC blue was released. It's sad so many grown men have a fear of heights, they are missing out on a great looking chronograph. Been enjoying mine for over a dozen years.
dP

Thanks Dan, I really like your grey dial variant as well. I honestly had second thoughts about whether I made the right decision going for the blue. However in the end I wanted to add some color to the collection. I love the look of yours with the magnifier added!

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Probably my favorite chrono dial. But I am in Denver.

Ha, so when I was growing up I was a huge New York Mets fan. Loved Darryl Strawberry. I had every baseball card of his that was issued between his rookie year and roughly 1990 or so. The color combo on this watch really brings back some fond memories for me.

[ArtNouveau]

One of the favorite watches from my past, congrats on a unique chronograph.

When the Heritage first came out Tudor was on hiatus from the US market. I saw them online and decided I needed one. I asked a reseller in the Phillipines I had bought several Oris from if he could get one for me. A few weeks later I had the grey dial version.
My favorite story about it was one early morning on my way to work I stopped into a supermarket to get something for lunch. While at the self checkout a guy nearby said “excuse me but is your watch what I think it is?” He was as excited to see one as I was to have it.
Wear it in good health.

[mgsooner]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

One of the favorite watches from my past, congrats on a unique chronograph.

When the Heritage first came out Tudor was on hiatus from the US market. I saw them online and decided I needed one. I asked a reseller in the Phillipines I had bought several Oris from if he could get one for me. A few weeks later I had the grey dial version.
My favorite story about it was one early morning on my way to work I stopped into a supermarket to get something for lunch. While at the self checkout a guy nearby said “excuse me but is your watch what I think it is?” He was as excited to see one as I was to have it.
Wear it in good health.

Thank you! I have to say, I like the idea of owning one of the watches that "relaunched" Tudor given what a major player the brand has since become.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by mgsooner

Many thanks everyone!!!
Thanks Dan, I really like your grey dial variant as well. I honestly had second thoughts about whether I made the right decision going for the blue. However in the end I wanted to add some color to the collection. I love the look of yours with the magnifier added!

Thanks, Matthew! I love my gray dial but the blue is really striking. Also nice to have the black dial version for those who prefer it.

Originally Posted by mgsooner

Thank you! I have to say, I like the idea of owning one of the watches that "relaunched" Tudor given what a major player the brand has since become.

Many think it was the Black Bay that brought Tudor back from the ashes, but it was instead the Heritage Chronograph that sent tremors around the watch world when released back in 2010. It's been amazing to see the brand evolve into a contender for so many enthusiasts. It was enough to transform my once vintage Tudor collection into the new modern alternatives.
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[mgsooner]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Thanks, Matthew! I love my gray dial but the blue is really striking. Also nice to have the black dial version for those who prefer it.


Many think it was the Black Bay that brought Tudor back from the ashes, but it was instead the Heritage Chronograph that sent tremors around the watch world when released back in 2010. It's been amazing to see the brand evolve into a contender for so many enthusiasts. It was enough to transform my once vintage Tudor collection into the new modern alternatives.
dP

Absolutely fabulous trio Dan. Really all you could ever need!

[Brian Page]

Looks great! Do you plan on switching up straps with it?

[RTG]

I love this Tudor Chronograph. Congratulations, great pickup.

[Tambo19]

It looks good on you, congrats...

[Oldwoods]

I’ve always thought that this is a great looking watch, congrats.

[Twisted Vicar]

Congrats!

I picked mine up in 2015 and although it gets very little wrist time these days, it puts a smile on my face each time I do.

I don't think the thickness itself was the issue, but the slabby non crown side of the case.

[mgsooner]

Originally Posted by Brian Page

Looks great! Do you plan on switching up straps with it?

I just might. I'll have to see how I get on with it on the bracelet this summer. It might be one that would work well on an Erika's Original strap? I've definitely had those thoughts.

Originally Posted by Twisted Vicar

Congrats!

I picked mine up in 2015 and although it gets very little wrist time these days, it puts a smile on my face each time I do.

I don't think the thickness itself was the issue, but the slabby non crown side of the case.

Yes, most definitely there is a lot of case there. I don't think I could do it as a daily. However as a change of pace piece, like you said - a lot of fun!

[Tamarinder]

Nice piece. Congrats