Tudor North Flag - when are they going on sale?

Tudor North Flag - when are they going on sale?

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jimmyslr

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798 posts

273 months

Monday 29th June 2015
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I've noticed that magazines are now carrying ads for the north flag. I've rather fancied one since it was shown in march. Google throws up no suggestions of when they will actually hit the shops. Does anyone know?

Thanks, James

PJ S

10,842 posts

227 months

Monday 29th June 2015
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Some time in the next few weeks.

jimmyslr

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798 posts

273 months

Monday 29th June 2015
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PJ S said:
Some time in the next few weeks.
Thanks. That was my guess. Need to get to the nearest dealer and try one. Hoping not to be disappointed when I see it in the flesh. I rather like the yellow highlights and fancy both straps.

The pics/spec thus far seem to be getting mixed feedback, a bit marmite.

James

kippaxking

185 posts

220 months

Saturday 4th July 2015
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Early August. I've just put a £500 deposit down. I've gone for the metal bracelet although they think the other strap will be available for ''under £200' so I will probably order that as well. Mine was the third deposit they had taken.

Anyone else considering one? I've never bought a watch without seeing it in 'the flesh' before but I really like the design.

jimmyslr

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798 posts

273 months

Saturday 4th July 2015
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kippaxking said:
Early August. I've just put a £500 deposit down. I've gone for the metal bracelet although they think the other strap will be available for ''under £200' so I will probably order that as well. Mine was the third deposit they had taken.

Anyone else considering one? I've never bought a watch without seeing it in 'the flesh' before but I really like the design.
Nice work on ordering already. I think I'll wait to be able to try it on first. I'll definitely go for both straps as I like the look of the black one, but always worth buying the bracelet too at first.

Bonefish Blues

26,717 posts

223 months

Wednesday 8th July 2015
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Turned my head too smile

No order here though frown

critical mass

150 posts

105 months

Thursday 9th July 2015
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My local dealer had one in his window last week.

jimmyslr

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798 posts

273 months

Thursday 9th July 2015
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critical mass said:
My local dealer had one in his window last week.
That's interesting. I spoke to the flagship Watches of Switzerland store on Regent St earlier this week and they said they'd be getting them late August

Paul1345

40 posts

147 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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I've just got one, paid a deposit a few months back. According to David M Robinson only 16 were delivered and most not coming till October but I would take that with a pinch of salt.

It's very, very nice. Extremely solid and well made and a really nice wearing, not overly flash, daily.

Would recommend it.

dom9

8,078 posts

209 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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Like that a lot - wear in good health and all that!

prand

5,916 posts

196 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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Might just be me used to a 40mm on my wrists, but that looks ridiculously large.

CAPP0

19,582 posts

203 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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Oh dear, that's very nice!

Paul1345

40 posts

147 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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It is 40mm. I think the photo makes it look larger than it is. It wears very well. The glass back showing the movement is Really well done and whilst the PR on an automatic seems a bit pointless having a reserve that lasts a whole weekend is useful as this will be my week-day watch.

V happy with it.

kippaxking

185 posts

220 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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Looks really good Paul. Glad you are happy with it.

I got a call from DMR today to say mine is ready. Collecting it tomorrow. Slightly worried about my skinny wrists but my daily wearer is a Submariner which I think is a similar size.

I keep asking DMR to order me the leather strap as an extra but I'm getting no reply. Has anyone got any ideas where to source a (real) one from?

Paul1345

40 posts

147 months

Thursday 6th August 2015
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Hi, I've also got a sub and it seems to wear slightly smaller.

I also asked about the leather strap and was quoted £160 which I would have bought but heard nothing more. I assume once there have been more delivered then the straps will be more readily available.

Enjoy the watch, iI'm sure you won't be disappointed

greggy50

6,168 posts

191 months

Thursday 6th August 2015
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Just seen enquired at £2.5k this seems a lot of watch for the money and would be a nice step up from my current hydroconquest.

TheJimi

24,986 posts

243 months

Monday 5th October 2015
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Wee bump smile

Anyone else bought one? And those of you who've already bought one, what is your opinion now?

Maybe I'm just talking myself into this, but given this is quite an important watch for Tudor, with the in-house movement and COSC, I can't help thinking that values will remain strong.


jimmyslr

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798 posts

273 months

Monday 5th October 2015
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TheJimi said:
Wee bump smile

Anyone else bought one? And those of you who've already bought one, what is your opinion now?

Maybe I'm just talking myself into this, but given this is quite an important watch for Tudor, with the in-house movement and COSC, I can't help thinking that values will remain strong.
I'm the OP and I happen to have bought one a couple of weeks ago at WoS in terminal 5. They handily had one in stock and at £2k it seemed a great idea!

I like your man logic for buying one and I agree it's plenty of watch for the money. I love mine, especially the yellow accents.

TheJimi

24,986 posts

243 months

Monday 5th October 2015
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Damn, 2k? Was that bracelet or strap?

Either way, very cheap!

kippaxking

185 posts

220 months

Monday 5th October 2015
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Had mine for two months now. More than happy with it. It's actually relegated my 2011 submariner to 2nd place as a daily wearer.

It's a lot more accurate than the Rolex and feels just as well made. Very similar in overall size to the sub at 40mm.

I've still not got around to getting the leather strap. Any recommendations as to where to buy from would be appreciated.

I would definitely recommend the watch at £2.5k it's good value which is rare these days.