An adventurous collection of watches, epitomising
the Born to Dare mentality of this modern icon.
WELCOME TO DAVID M ROBINSON
2020 saw an important milestone in the TUDOR story, as the brand celebrates 50 years of the TUDOR chronograph. In 1970, with the release of the Oysterdate – a functional chronograph watch which offered a unique design- TUDOR began a journey that has included a number of iconic pieces, leading up to the Black Bay Chronograph which remains popular with friends of DMR today.
In 1954, TUDOR presented their first divers’ watch, reference 7922, one of the first professional instruments aimed at this emerging discipline. The ideal piece for any organisation requiring such a robust, technical piece, this watch caught the attention of the French Navy for their new underwater exploration studies.
Since then, TUDOR watches have been worn on the wrists of divers from the largest navies in the world. A more recent addition to the collection, the Black Bay Fifty-Eight is now the closest to these original pieces which went on to be worn by divers from the French and US navies.
Often perceived as a trend setter in the world of watches, TUDOR’s reputation for quality and high standards extends further than its watchmaking capabilities. In 2009, when very few brands were familiar with the fabric strap, TUDOR began a relationship with a traditional passementerie company from the St-Etienne region of France.
The brand’s fabric straps are produced by one of very few manufacturers still practising the Jacquard shuttle weaving technique, which allows for endless room for experimental manoeuvre in terms of the complexity of designs, producing a dense weave with a high thread count ensuring sturdiness and flexibility.
The ‘Born to Dare’ spirit of TUDOR appeals not only to the loyal collectors who continue to purchase timepieces for their own collections, but also to the famous faces who have joined forces with this iconic brand.
One of the most admired, gifted and successful names in football as well as a philanthropist, entrepreneur and global style icon, David Beckham, embodies the daring values that made TUDOR what it is today.
David Beckham wears the Black Bay Chrono in steel, the sports chronograph with contrasting sub-counters, as well as the Black Bay Bronze, a 43 mm divers’ watch inspired by the brand’s history. He also wears the TUDOR Royal, the epitome of versatile sport-chic with its integrated bracelet, notched bezel and automatic movement.
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