The TUDOR Black Bay Chrono Flamingo Blue exemplifies breaking convention as the modus operandi of TUDOR since the very beginning. This chronograph model seamlessly fuses TUDOR’s long history of crafting professional divers’ watches with a sports chronograph, featuring the distinctive “Flamingo Blue” dial, named after the very tone of turquoise that is so distinctive of the tropical waters flamingos are known to love. The watch delivers the classic South Beach vibe, combining column wheel and vertical clutch chronograph calibre with a five-link bracelet featuring the innovative T-Fit clasp.
This 41mm stainless steel chronograph features contrasting sub-counters and a high-performance automatic Manufacture Calibre MT5813, with column-wheel construction and vertical clutch. Boasting a 70-hour power reserve and a silicon balance spring, the Manufacture MT5813 Chronograph Calibre is certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), with its performance exceeding the standards set by this independent institute. This watch is part of a special range of watches that are made for those who dare to be different, capturing the Miami South Beach aesthetic with its turquoise dial and black counters.
Condition: Unworn condition
Includes: Complete box set
Guarantee: Warranty valid until 2030
Shipping: Free UK delivery
The Black Bay Chrono model seamlessly fuses TUDOR’s long history of crafting professional divers’ watches with a sports chronograph. Breaking convention has been the modus operandi of TUDOR since the very beginning, and this Black Bay Chrono exemplifies that philosophy with its “Flamingo Blue” dial. Named after the very tone of turquoise that is so distinctive of the tropical waters flamingos are known to love, the watch delivers the classic South Beach vibe that captures Miami’s vibrant aesthetic.
This watch features a column wheel and vertical clutch chronograph calibre as well as a five-link bracelet featuring the T-Fit clasp. The Manufacture MT5813 Chronograph Calibre is certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), with its performance exceeding the standards set by this independent institute. This watch is part of a special range of watches that are made for those who dare to be different, combining TUDOR’s diving heritage with chronograph functionality and bold contemporary aesthetics that celebrate tropical paradise.
The “Flamingo Blue” dial is named after the very tone of turquoise that is so distinctive of the tropical waters flamingos are known to love, creating immediate emotional connection to paradise destinations and warm climates. This distinctive colour choice exemplifies TUDOR’s philosophy of breaking convention, rather than adhering to traditional chronograph dial colours, the brand embraces bold aesthetics that capture the Miami South Beach vibe. The turquoise shade combined with domed black counters creates striking contrast that ensures excellent legibility while delivering vibrant character.
The dial’s colour creates versatile wearing options despite its boldness, complementing both casual summer attire and providing distinctive statement with more formal dress codes. The turquoise evokes azure waters and sunny beaches, transforming the chronograph from pure timing instrument into timepiece that celebrates lifestyle and location-inspired aesthetics. For collectors seeking watches made for those who dare to be different, the “Flamingo Blue” delivers contemporary interpretation of sports chronograph design that stands apart from conventional black or white dial alternatives.
The column wheel mechanism represents traditional chronograph construction offering superior tactile feedback and precise operation compared to cam-operated alternatives. The column wheel coordinates the chronograph’s start, stop, and reset functions through rotating pillar design that provides smooth, definitive pusher action appreciated by enthusiasts who value mechanical refinement. Combined with vertical clutch system, the MT5813 eliminates the hand flutter common in horizontal clutch designs when engaging the chronograph.
The vertical clutch allows the chronograph to run continuously without affecting movement accuracy or power reserve, making it practical for daily use rather than occasional timing exercises. This high-performance combination, column wheel and vertical clutch, traditionally reserved for premium chronographs, demonstrates TUDOR’s commitment to delivering manufacture-quality movements at accessible price points. The 70-hour power reserve ensures the chronograph maintains excellent timekeeping throughout extended periods, while COSC certification validates the movement’s precision exceeding independent testing standards.
The TUDOR T-fit clasp features rapid adjustment system requiring no tools while offering five positions across an 8mm adjustment window, enabling instant fine-tuning of bracelet length. This practical innovation addresses wrist size fluctuation throughout the day due to temperature changes, activity levels, and natural swelling. The easy-to-use system allows wearers to adjust fit immediately without visiting watchmakers or struggling with traditional bracelet sizing methods that require removing links.
The clasp incorporates ceramic ball bearings ensuring smooth, secure closure while adding pleasing tactile feedback to the opening and closing action. This attention to mechanical detail demonstrates TUDOR’s commitment to refining every component rather than focusing solely on movement specifications. The T-fit system proves particularly valuable for active wearers whose wrist size changes significantly between morning and evening or during exercise, ensuring consistent comfort without requiring separate bracelet configurations for different wearing scenarios.
The Black Bay Chrono seamlessly fuses TUDOR’s long history of crafting professional divers’ watches with sports chronograph functionality, creating hybrid timepiece that serves both underwater and surface timing requirements. The 200-metre water resistance ensures genuine diving capability while the chronograph provides precise timing for surface activities including motorsport, athletics, and general timekeeping. The fixed bezel with tachymeter scale prioritises chronograph functionality over diving elapsed time measurement.
This fusion represents TUDOR’s evolution from pure tool watch manufacturer to creator of versatile sports timepieces that acknowledge modern watch enthusiasts rarely use their timepieces for single specialised purpose. The robust construction inherited from Black Bay diving watches ensures chronograph reliability under active conditions, while the sports chronograph layout provides functionality extending beyond underwater applications. The “Flamingo Blue” dial celebrates this versatility through aesthetics that bridge professional capability and lifestyle expression.
The Black Bay Chrono “Flamingo Blue” offers chronograph timing functionality absent from traditional Black Bay diving watches, providing comprehensive measurement capabilities beyond simple elapsed time tracking via rotating bezel. The tachymeter scale enables speed calculations while the chronograph sub-counters provide precise timing for events requiring accurate measurement. For collectors seeking versatile timepiece serving multiple roles, the chronograph functionality justifies the slightly larger 41mm case and increased thickness housing the complex MT5813 movement.
The “Flamingo Blue” dial creates distinctive aesthetic that differentiates this model from the Black Bay diving collection’s more traditional colour palette, appealing to collectors who appreciate bold contemporary choices. The column wheel chronograph with vertical clutch represents significant horological achievement compared to time-only movements in standard Black Bay models, demonstrating TUDOR’s manufacture capabilities. For those who dare to be different and appreciate watches that make statements beyond conventional sports watch aesthetics, the “Flamingo Blue” delivers both technical sophistication and vibrant personality celebrating tropical paradise inspiration.
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