Tudor North Flag - when are they going on sale?

[jimmyslr]

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

[jimmyslr]

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

[jimmyslr]

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.

[jimmyslr]

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

[jimmyslr]

TheJimi said:

Wee bump

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.

[jimmyslr]

TheJimi said:

Damn, 2k? Was that bracelet or strap?

Either way, very cheap!

It was the bracelet version. I'd like the strap also, but they didn't have one. It was actually £2,083 which is the "tax free" price that they do at the airport. No haggling on my part, that was list.

James

[jimmyslr]

I've had mine for 12 months now and have worn it as my daily for most of that time. I'm very happy. It seems to keep very good time and the power reserve lasts the weekend if I don't wear it. It gets the occasional comment from this that know who Tudor is, but generally it's low key and I'm happy that way.

The time keeping is better than my zenith, seiko and C Ward so pleased with that. In terms of wear and tear, a few rubs on the bracelet but no marks on the glass. I'm not an OCD type in looking after it so seems to wear robustly.

All good in my mind. James