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Old 15 December 2015, 09:48 AM   #1
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Tudor North Flag

Hey TRF!

This is my first purchase from a local AD and my first Swiss watch. I wanted a tool watch that could be casual and withstand the daily beatings of a desk job. I opted for the leather strap with the deployment clasp. Then, within a week I went and ordered the bracelet also.

Haven't had it on yet, but hopefully will mess around with swapping it back and forth.

We put it on the watchmakers tool to see the accuracy of the movement..this bad boy was reading reading 0's for a 24hr observation. The ~70hr power reserve has been great and every time I go to wind it after a few days the time still matches my phone.

Overall, I am quiet impressed with Tudor. I used to work for the AD and know they do not sell a lot, but this model and the new Pelagos are hitting above their weight class.
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Old 15 December 2015, 10:58 AM   #2
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Nice pics and congrats on the NF. How easy is it to changeover between the strap/bracelet? How's it done?
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Old 15 December 2015, 11:03 AM   #3
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congrats i have loved this watch ever since it was announced and been very tempted to pick one up

if you don't mind, how much does it cost to order the bracelet?
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Old 15 December 2015, 11:22 AM   #4
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Congratulations.

I like mine a lot.

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Old 15 December 2015, 12:22 PM   #5
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Great looking watch. Good first choice!!
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Old 15 December 2015, 12:52 PM   #6
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Congratulations! Strap and bracelet, best of both worlds! Really starting to like the NF. Looks great on the strap!
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Old 15 December 2015, 01:22 PM   #7
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Love that strap! Congrats.
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Old 15 December 2015, 01:23 PM   #8
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Pretty cool looking watch! I like it!
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Old 15 December 2015, 01:24 PM   #9
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I tried on the NF tonight. Whilst it was a nice watch, it just didn't sing to me in any way. It looks great on you, though. Enjoy.
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Old 15 December 2015, 01:33 PM   #10
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Old 15 December 2015, 01:39 PM   #11
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Great first choice! the north flag has a lot of character!
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Old 15 December 2015, 02:18 PM   #12
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Thanks everyone! It hasn't left my wrist since I got it.

It's a bit difficult switching straps, this is also my first time really doing this. The spring bars are a bit tricky to reach when you have the bracelet on. That being said, it becomes much easier once disassembling the clasp, but it's a lot of extra work. I may also have bad tweezers.

I purchased the bracelet while still at the store, so my cost wasn't retail. But retail is around $900... Which I find absurd.
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Old 15 December 2015, 02:29 PM   #13
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Congratulations! I really enjoy my North Flag and the attraction keeps growing stronger. It's very comfortable on the wrist, incredible visibility, and long power reserve.
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Old 15 December 2015, 09:22 PM   #14
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Congratulations! I've had my NF for nearly 2 months now and I am enjoying it more every day. It hasn't come off my wrist since I got it. I am now very tempted to add the leather strap too after seeing your pics!
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Old 15 December 2015, 09:34 PM   #15
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Congrats! I love what Tudor has done this year. Enjoy your NF!
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Old 15 December 2015, 10:01 PM   #17
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Congrats. You'll enjoy it.
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Old 15 December 2015, 10:34 PM   #18
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Old 20 December 2015, 07:58 AM   #19
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Thanks everyone, the bracelet is extremely comfortable as well. But the strap is so nice, especially with the deployment feature.

Enjoy the NF!
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Old 20 December 2015, 08:30 AM   #20
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I wonder if the total cost would be less to get the watch on the bracelet and then purchase the strap ??
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Old 20 December 2015, 08:33 AM   #21
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looks even better on a bracelet ,,,
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Old 20 December 2015, 08:54 AM   #22
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The bracelet is very comfortable and quite adjustable but the sharp edges of the links I sometimes find irritating. I think I'll buy the strap too.
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Old 20 December 2015, 02:25 PM   #24
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Congrats. You'll enjoy it.
Great shot. I've never seen it in person, but I bet it shows much better live. I've been thinking about an explorer 39mm... Doubt the NF is close, but I'm a bit intrigued and would like to see one live.
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Old 20 December 2015, 02:46 PM   #25
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I can't get over the look of the lugs with the strap.
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