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New Tudor Black Bay Chrono comes with a compelling blue dial

You'll love the new Black Bay Chrono Flamingo Blue

Tudor Black Bay Chrono Flamingo Blue
Tudor Black Bay Chrono Flamingo Blue Tudor / Tudor

The Black Bay Chrono, one of Tudor’s most popular watch models, has a new variant that gives off South Beach Miami vibes (for those of you who can’t wait for summer): the Black Bay Chrono Flamingo Blue.

In 2024, Tudor made headlines after unveiling Black Chrono models with both pink and dark blue dials. While Tudor didn’t hint at a new model after unveiling the dark blue model, enthusiasts anticipated another launch. Since the brand added a blue dial to the collection, everyone was hoping for something new—probably a hue that had never been featured in the collection.

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The new blue watch is an extension of the dark blue piece that was rolled out in 2024. Unlike the dark blue model, the new Tudor timepiece is characterized by a light blue front face. It also comes with two black subdials, creating a beautiful contrast between different elements on the watch. Hour markers have a white finish—a color that adds some character to the whole look.

It’s worth noting that this model has the exact dimensions as other watches in the collection. Featuring a 41 mm casing, the Black Bay Chrono Flamingo Blue sits perfectly on the wrist. Black Bay Chrono watches are always rolled out with a steel bracelet accentuated by a brushed finish and a shiny appearance.

Thanks to the MT5813 caliber, this Tudor timepiece runs on a 70-hour power reserve.

The Tudor Black Bay Chrono Flamingo Blue is not a numbered limited edition watch, and you can get it for a retail price of $5,875.

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