Know the Tudor Heritage series

Know the Tudor Heritage series

While the Tudor brand has been found in the 1920s, the company is enjoying a strong Renaissance after it was “re-launched” in 2007 and reintroduced to the US market in 2013. Without a doubt, it’s the Tudor Black Bay that gains the most attention these days. However, the Tudor Heritage collection is also central to the brand’s revival. As the name suggests, the Heritage collection includes modern reinterpretations of vintage Tudor replica watches, and here we take a look at three of them.
In 1957, Tudor introduced the first alarm watch, Tudor Advisor 7926, with a 34mm Oyster case and two winding crowns, one at 2 o ‘clock to activate the alarm and one at 4 o ‘clock for time setting. It uses the manual winding Adolph Schild 1475 movement, and Tudor produced the Advisor 7926 until 1968.
In 2011, Tudor launched the first contemporary edition of the Tudor Heritage Advisor 79620T replica watch. Of course, Tudor redesigned the watch for a modern feel, opting for a wide 42mm titanium and steel case with an automatic movement. While there are several alternatives for different dial colors and bracelet, this special Heritage Advisor 79620T includes a matching steel bracelet and silver dial. There are ON/OFF alarm indicator of 9, alarm power reserve of 3, date sub-dial of 6, all protected by domed sapphire crystal.
In the 1960s, Tudor launched the Oyster Prince Ranger with a 34mm waterproof Oyster case, matte black dial and explorer-style dial featuring Arabic numerals at 3 o ‘clock, 6 o ‘clock and 9 o ‘clock positions. The dial has many glowing accents, the case has an automatic movement, and the Oyster style steel watch band includes a Rolex signature clasp. Tudor keeps producing the oyster prince ranger until 1988.
Fast forward to 2014, and Tudor showcases the faithful renditions of the vintage oyster prince Ranger and the Heritage Ranger 79910. The Tudor heritage ranger comes with a 41mm steel case that is 150m waterproof. Inside is a familiar black dial with three Arabic numerals. It is worth mentioning that Tudor chose to paint hour markers on the modern Heritage Ranger rather than using an application index in order to be faithful to the vintage version. Even the hands remain in the same as the original Ranger watch.
The Heritage Ranger 79910 comes with an automatic movement and has a power reserve of 38 hours, as indicated by the “automatic” on the dial. 
In 1970, Tudor introduced its first chronograph series, the Oysterdate 7031, with a manually wound Valjoux movement (much like the old Rolex daytona). It comes with a large (at that time) 39mm stainless steel case with a pair of spiral timing buttons on the side of the upper crown.

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