Tudor Chronograph Collector’s Guide
Tudor has made several beloved chronograph references over the years, from their first “Home Plate” Monte Carlo models to the Daytona-like Big Blocks and Small Blocks and even the Black Bay Chronograph of today. But do you remember the Chronautic, Iconaut, or Hydronaut II Chronograph? How about the quartz Tudor chronographs–the Monarch and the Archeo? Watch enthusiasts have largely forgotten about most of those, but in this article, we’ll give you an overview of every Tudor chronograph model ever made.
Tudor has made a variety of chronograph watches over the years, and almost all of them are sports watches between 39-43mm with either tachymeter or rotating 12-hour bezels. Tudor didn’t get into the chronograph game until 1970, even though their parent company Rolex had been making chronographs for decades at that point. Let’s start at the beginning.
Monte Carlo (1970-1977)
The Tudor Chronograph Oysterdate, or “Monte Carlo” as collectors call it, debuted in 1970, with a 39mm diameter that was considered quite large at the time. Monte Carlos are the only manual-wind Tudor chronographs ever made. If you see one with distinctive five-sided hour markers, that’s known as a “Home Plate.” The shape of the hour markers does indeed resemble a home plate:
The Home Plate Tudor chronographs were only made for about a year, and featured cam-actuated Valjoux 7734 movements ticking away at five beats per second. Aside from a prototype that never reached production (ref. 7033/0), they all had tachymeter bezels. Some were fully steel (ref. 7032/0) while others had plexiglas inserts (ref. 7031/0). Almost all of them have grey dials with black accents, although the inverse does exist (and is extremely rare).
In 1971, the movement was upgraded to the Valjoux 234, with a clutch mechanism and a slightly faster beat rate (six beats per second). The home plate markers were gone, replaced by more typical sticks, but all the other design cues remained. The cyclops over the 6 o’clock date, distinctive subdial layout, Oyster case and well-lumed hands were all unchanged.
Notably, though, a 12-hour rotating bezel option was added to the production lineup (ref. 7169) in addition to the two tachymeter styles. For the non-Home Plate Monte Carlos, grey-and-blue dials were offered, and the corresponding bezel inserts were blue as well. The Monte Carlo was discontinued in 1977, which makes sense because a new automatic Tudor chronograph generation had debuted the year before.
Tudor Monte Carlo Chronograph Specs
| Model | Monte Carlo Home Plate | Monte Carlo (Second Generation) |
| References | 7031 (Plexiglas tachymeter insert) 7032 (Steel tachymeter bezel) 7033 (Prototype only, 12-hour bezel) | 7149 (Plexiglas tachymeter insert) 7159 (Steel tachymeter bezel) 7169 (12-hour bezel) |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Case Size | Diameter: 39.5mm Thickness: 14mm | Diameter: 39.5mm Thickness: 14mm |
| Movement | Valjoux 7734 (Manual-wind, 5 beats per second) | Valjoux 234 (Manual-wind, 6 beats per second) |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph minutes and seconds | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph minutes and seconds |
| Power Reserve | 45 hours | 48 hours |
| Bracelet | Oyster (three-link) | Oyster (three-link) |
| Water Resistance | 50m | 50m |
| Typical Market Value (July 2024) | $31,500 | $17,000 |
Big Block (1976-1995)
In 1976, Tudor released their first automatic chronograph–more than a decade before Rolex did. It would be their last chronograph with an acrylic crystal. With a few rare exceptions, early dials said “Oysterdate” underneath the Tudor logo and “Automatic-Chrono Time” above the bottom subdial.
Nobody calls them “Automatic-Chrono Times” though. Everyone calls them “Big Blocks” because of their somewhat blocky cases. Just like the second-generation Monte Carlos, Big Blocks were offered with black aluminum tachymeter bezel inserts, steel tachymeter bezels, or rotating 12-hour bezels.
Big Blocks have grown to be very sought after. Years ago they were thought of more as an affordable alternative to a Rolex Daytona–and they still can be, to be fair–but they are highly collectible in their own right. Some collectors actually prefer Big Blocks because they have a date function. They have pretty standard Valjoux movements, true, but then again so did the Daytona until 1988!
The first generation of Big Blocks (ref. 9420/0, 9421/0 and 9430/0) had Rolex-branded bracelets. The second generation (ref. 79160, 79170, and 79180) arrived in 1989 on Tudor bracelets, and there were some miniscule dial changes. I wouldn’t even call it a “second generation” if Tudor didn’t change the model numbers, because nothing major actually changed.
If you’re shopping for a Tudor Big Block, I recommend focusing on getting the dial and bezel (and condition) that you want without worrying too much if it’s a 94xx or 791xx model. The most expensive examples are typically ones with exotic Monte Carlo-like dials.
Tudor Big Block Specs
| Model | Big Block |
| References | 9420/0, 79160 (Aluminum tachymeter insert) 9421/0, 79170 (12-hour bezel) 9430/0, 79180 (Steel tachymeter bezel) |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case Size | Diameter: 40mm Thickness: 14.5mm |
| Movement | Valjoux 7750 (Automatic, 8 beats per second) |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph minutes and seconds |
| Power Reserve | 48 hours |
| Bracelet | Oyster (three-link) |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
| Typical Market Value (July 2024) | $7,000 |
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Small Block (1995-2008)
Tudor “Small Block” chronographs replaced the Big Blocks in 1995. The first Small Blocks are basically the same thing as Big Blocks, with a few key differences:
- Sapphire crystal
- Thinner lugs
- Better movement finishing
Then in the late 1990’s, a few tweaks happened to the lineup, like the “Oysterdate” text becoming “Prince Date,” Arabic numerals replacing the stick hour markers, the addition of two-tone models, and all the Rolex branding on the case and bracelet changing to Tudor logos.
Small Block Tudor chronographs with Prince bracelets and leather straps both entered the catalog around 1998, as did a polished lug option–references ending in “P” (like ref. 79280P) have shiny polished lugs. From about 1998-2002, Tudor wrote “Tiger” on the dials because they were sponsoring Tiger Woods at the time and it seemed like a good idea. “Pre-Tiger” and “Post-Tiger” models tend to sell for slightly more on the secondhand market, though.
Orange, cream, slate, and salmon dials are probably the rarest colors for Small Blocks. Some colors, like burgundy and green, even have guilloche dial patterns engraved. Although Small Blocks were discontinued in most of the world sometime around 2003, they appeared in some markets like Hong Kong for several years after that.
Tudor Small Block Chronograph Specs
| Model | Small Block |
| References | 79260, 79263 (Tachymeter insert) 79270, 79273 (12-hour bezel) 79280 (Steel tachymeter bezel) |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel or Two-Tone |
| Case Size | Diameter: 40mm Thickness: 13.9mm |
| Movement | Valjoux 7750 (Automatic, 8 beats per second) |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph minutes and seconds |
| Power Reserve | 48 hours |
| Bracelet | Oyster or Prince bracelet, or leather strap with deployant clasp |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
| Typical Market Value (July 2024) | $4,350 |
Tudor Monarch Chronograph (1995-2003)
Tudor made a handful of quartz models over the years, and their first quartz chronograph came in 1995 in the form of the Monarch Chronograph. It vaguely resembles a Rolex Daytona, although it has its own design cues like a coin-edge bezel, a smoother shinier case, a date window at 12 o’clock, and a smaller 35mm size.
The Tudor Monarch Chronograph was offered in both steel (ref. 15900) and two-tone (ref. 15903) until about 2003. It’s not exactly the hottest watch among collectors, but it gets more respect than it used to, and you’re unlikely to find a good example for less than $2,000 these days. After all, there aren’t too many 35mm options for luxury chronographs.
Tudor Monarch Chronograph Specs
| Model Name | Monarch Chronograph |
| Reference Number(s) | Steel: 15900 Two-tone: 15903 |
| Years Produced | 1995-2003 |
| Case Diameter | 35mm |
| Movement | Quartz |
| Movement Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph (hours, minutes, seconds) |
| Bracelet/Strap Options | Prince bracelet |
| Market Value (July 2024) | $2,150 USD |
Chronautic (2002-2007)
The colorful Small Block lineup was still being offered in much of the world when the Chronautic debuted in 2002. You can clearly see the Small Block design influence, although the Chronautic’s case is more rounded and the hands are…interesting. The Chronautic signaled a new design ethos for Tudor that stuck to black, white, grey and red tones. There are no green or yellow Chronautic dials–not even blue ones!
The Chronautic was one of the first Tudors to offer a concealed clasp. It’s a nicely machined clasp, made at a time when stamped “tuna can” clasps still came on the Rolex Submariner.
Tudor Chronautic Specs
| Model Name | Chronautic |
| Reference Number(s) | 79380P |
| Years Produced | 2002-2007 |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case Size | Diameter: 41mm Thickness: 13.9mm Lug-to-lug: 47mm |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
| Movement Caliber | ETA/Valjoux 7750 (Automatic, 8 beats per second) |
| Power Reserve | 42 hours |
| Movement Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph |
| Bracelet/Strap Options | Leather or Bracelet |
| Market Value (May 2024) | ~$2,800 USD |
Archeo Chronograph (2005-2016)
The Archeo is the only Tudor chronograph without a round dial. It’s a quartz-powered oddball that is barely known in the US (Tudor was absent from American retailers from about 1999-2012). But the Archeo, in both chronograph and non-chronograph form, achieved some level of success in South America and Europe.
The unusual not-quite-tonneau case shape makes more sense when you consider that when this watch came out, brands like Franck Muller and Roger Dubuis were crushing it. Different times. The Archeo Chrono was the second and final Tudor chronograph line to receive a quartz movement. Although it was discontinued sometime around 2016, NOS examples are still around for sale. The Archeo was available on a leather strap, or its own unique three-link bracelet with a concealed dual-fold clasp.
Tudor Archeo Chronograph Specs
| Model Name | Archeo Chronograph |
| Reference Number(s) | 43300, 43320 |
| Years Produced | 2005-2016 |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case Diameter | 33mm x 44.5mm |
| Movement | Quartz |
| Movement Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph (hours, minutes, seconds) |
| Bracelet/Strap Options | Leather or bracelet with concealed bifold clasp |
| Market Value (May 2024) | ~$2,000 USD |
Sport Chrono (2007-2010)
The Sport Chrono replaced the Chronautic in 2007. It would only last three years before itself being replaced by the Tudor Heritage Chrono. The Sport Chrono has unapologetically massive, shiny lugs and a variety of typefaces going on. Most of the dial options feature the word “CHRONO” in enormous letters, partially cut off, at the top of the dial. It’s a pretty dated look, no way around it, but it has a certain charm.
The Sport Chrono was the first non-quartz Tudor chronograph with three subdials in a 3-6-9 layout, thanks to its ETA 7753 movement. The outgoing 7750 famously orients the subdials at 6, 9 and 12. The circular date window is an interesting touch, as is the date corrector at 10 o’clock on the case.
Tudor Sport Chrono Specs
| Model Name | Sport Chrono |
| Reference Number(s) | 20300 |
| Years Produced | 2007-2010 |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case Size | DIameter: 41mm Thickness: 14mm Lug-to-lug: 46.6mm |
| Water Resistance | 150m |
| Movement Caliber | ETA/Valjoux 7753 (Automatic, 8 beats per second) |
| Power Reserve | 42 hours |
| Movement Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph |
| Bracelet/Strap Options | Leather or Bracelet |
| Market Value (July 2024) | ~$2,500 USD |
Tudor Hydronaut II Chronograph (2009-2012)
The Tudor Hydronaut II chronograph, ref. 20360N, is another loud watch. Its massive shiny crown guard and lugs, the same as those on the Sport Chrono, might make you think it’s larger than 41mm. Plus it has a prominent date corrector–that thing at 10 o’clock is not a helium escape valve.
There’s a lot going on visually with the Tudor Hydronaut II Chronograph, like a 4:30 date window and one subdial that’s totally different than the others. But the most interesting thing about it is its 60-minute dive bezel. The watch is rated to 200m, so it’s a proper dive watch–and the only chronograph diver to ever come from Rolex or Tudor. You don’t see them for sale very often.
Tudor Hydronaut II Chronograph Specs
| Model Name | Hydronaut II Chronograph |
| Reference Number(s) | 20360N |
| Years Produced | 2009-2012 |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case Size | Diameter: 41mm Thickness: 14mm Lug-to-lug: 46.6mm |
| Water Resistance | 200m |
| Movement Caliber | ETA 2824-2 (Automatic, 8 beats per second) |
| Power Reserve | 38 hours |
| Movement Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph (hours, minutes and seconds) |
| Bracelet/Strap Options | Steel bracelet or rubber strap |
| Market Value (July 2024) | $3,000 USD |
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Iconaut (2008-2014)
If any Tudor chronograph is more in-your-face than the Sport Chrono and Hydronaut II Chronograph, it has to be the Iconaut: the only GMT chronograph ever made by the brand. Its fixed 24-hour bezel, similar to that of a Rolex Explorer II, features humongous numerals written in a video gamey typeface.
Each subdial has a different aesthetic, and the red/grey/black/white color scheme is in full effect on the Iconaut. Although it hung around in the Tudor catalog until about 2014, it never got much attention. If you’re looking for a big funky sports watch with both chronograph and GMT functionality, though, it’s worth a look.
Tudor Iconaut Specs
| Model Name | Iconaut |
| Reference Number(s) | 20400 |
| Years Produced | 2008-2014 |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case Size | Diameter: 43mm Thickness: 15mm Lug-to-lug: 52mm |
| Water Resistance | 150m |
| Movement Caliber | ETA 7754 (Automatic, 8 beats per second) |
| Power Reserve | 42 hours |
| Movement Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph, GMT |
| Bracelet/Strap Options | Steel bracelet or rubber strap |
| Market Value (July 2024) | $2,600 USD |
Grantour Chrono (2009-2017)
The Grantour is an interesting model because when it launched in 2009, in both three-hand and chronograph form, it straddled the line between blocky in-your-face Tudor and the Tudor we know today. The Tudor Hydronaut era was coming to a close, but the Tudor Black Bay era had not yet begun. Interestingly, the first generation of Grantours had the huge shiny lugs seen on the Hydronaut II, Sport Chrono, etc.
But in 2011, the original Grantour Chrono ref. 20350N was replaced by the more subtle 20530N. The lugs, logo, and crown guards were all downsized. Several polished surfaces became brushed instead, and the date corrector at 10 o’clock disappeared. The slow-selling white-bezel version, ref. 20350W, was dropped entirely.
The fixed 12-hour bezel and the Omega Speedmaster Racing-like minute track remained, however. It’s a good-looking watch, but it generally gets overshadowed by the Fly-Back version.
Grantour Fly-Back Chrono (2011-2017)
The Grantour Fly-Back Chrono is the only flyback chronograph ever made by either Rolex or Tudor. A flyback chrono can be reset without stopping–even if the chronograph is running, you can just hit the start button at 2 o’clock again, and it will reset instantly. The Grantour Fly-Back Chrono uses a trusty ETA 2892 movement with a Dubois Dépraz flyback module added.
I’m not the biggest fan of the “bicycle chain motif” Tudor added around the 9 o’clock subdial, but aside from that, it’s a very appealing and sporty chronograph. I think the two-tone Grantour Fly-Back Chrono looks particularly nice, especially on a perforated racing strap:
The Grantour soldiered on until 2017, when the Black Bay Chrono came out. By then, Tudor had already found success with a “retro” vibe much different than the flamboyant aesthetic of the Iconaut, Sport Chrono, etc.
Tudor Grantour Chronograph Specs
| Model | Grantour Chrono | Grantour Chrono | Grantour Fly-Back |
| Reference | 20350N, 20350W | 20530N | 20550N, 20551N |
| Years Offered | 2009-2011 | 2011-2017 | 2011-2017 |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel or Two-Tone |
| Case Diameter | 43mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Case Thickness | 14.4mm | 14.4mm | 13mm |
| Movement Caliber | ETA Caliber 7753 | ETA Caliber 7753 | ETA Caliber 2892 with Dubois Dépraz module |
| Power Reserve | 46 hours | 46 hours | 42 hours |
| Movement Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, fly-back chronograph |
| Water Resistance | 150m / 500ft | 150m / 500ft | 150m / 500ft |
| Bracelet/Strap Options | Stainless steel bracelet, leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet, leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet, leather strap |
| Typical Market Value (July 2024) | $2,800 | $3,300 | $3,450 (Steel) $4,600 (Steel and rose gold) |
Tudor Heritage Chrono (2010-2022)
The Tudor Heritage Chrono (or “THC”) was the watch that kicked off the retro era for Tudor. It was a very important watch for Tudor when it came out in 2010–it had been years since a new Tudor release widely piqued interest with enthusiasts. The THC signaled the end of the awkward early-2000’s Tudor design ethos and set the stage for the brand’s current focus: updated, modern interpretations of beloved vintage classics.
Clearly the Tudor Heritage Chrono was inspired by the old Monte Carlo models. Ref. 70330N, with a black bezel insert and a choice of a black/gray or gray/black dial, was an instant hit. A blue dial and insert (70330B) came out in 2013, and that was also popular for a while. Over the years, collectors largely grew to take the THC for granted, and there wasn’t much hubbub when it was discontinued in 2022. Still, it’s a great-looking watch and it can be found secondhand for $3,500 or less.
Tudor Heritage Chrono Specs
| Model | Heritage Chrono |
| Reference Numbers | 70330N, 70330B |
| Years Produced | 2010-2022 (Blue colorway added 2013) |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case Diameter | 42mm |
| Water Resistance | 150m |
| Movement Caliber | Tudor Calibre T401 (Automatic, 8 beats per second, ETA 2892 base + Dubois Dépraz module) |
| Power Reserve | 42 hours |
| Movement Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph (hours and minutes) |
| Bracelet/Strap Options | Steel three-link bracelet or fabric strap |
| Typical Market Value (July 2024) | $3,400 |
Fastrider (2011-2020)
In 2011, Tudor was making two types of Grantour chronographs in addition to the Iconaut, Hydronaut II Chronograph, and Tudor Heritage Chrono. And yet, that year another line of Tudor chronographs appeared as the result of a collaboration with Ducati: The Fastrider. The original Fastrider models (ref. 42000) have stainless steel tachymeter bezels. They didn’t get much love, perhaps because the dials looked a bit busy. For years, every Rolex-certified watchmaker had to build a Fastrider as a “graduation watch.”
Fastrider Black Shield (2013-2020)
The Fastrider Black Shield got a bit more attention when it debuted in 2013, in part because it was the first watch from Tudor or Rolex to be made with a ceramic case.
It was available with tan accents (42000CN) or red accents (ref. 42000CR), but the black-on-black dial text wasn’t optimal for legibility. A white-accent version of 42000CN was released in 2015 to celebrate the Ducati XDiavel, but in my opinion the best Fastrider release also happened that year.
Fastrider Ducati Scrambler Edition (2015-2018)
The cleanest-looking Tudor Fastrider models are the Ducati Scrambler versions made from 2015-2018. Ref. 42010N was offered with a choice of three colorful matte dials: green, yellow or red. There are no words on the dial except for “Tudor Geneve” at the top and “Swiss Made” at the bottom. The black ceramic bezel, along with the black PVD-coated crown and pushers, contrast nicely with the steel case. The Black Shields offer a lot of black, but the Ducati Scramblers strike a nice balance.
Tudor Fastrider Chronograph Specs
| Model Name | Fastrider | Fastrider Black Shield | Fastrider Ducati Scrambler |
| Reference Number(s) | 42000 | 42000CR, 42000CN | 42010N |
| Years Produced | 2011-2016 | 2013-2020 | 2015-2018 |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel | Black Ceramic | Stainless Steel |
| Bezel Material | Stainless Steel | Black Ceramic | Black Ceramic |
| Case Diameter | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water Resistance | 150m | 150m | 150m |
| Movement Caliber | ETA/Valjoux 7753 (Automatic, 8 beats per second) | ETA/Valjoux 7753 (Automatic, 8 beats per second) | ETA/Valjoux 7753 (Automatic, 8 beats per second) |
| Power Reserve | 46 hours | 46 hours | 46 hours |
| Movement Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph |
| Bracelet/Strap Options | Steel Bracelet or Rubber | Leather or Rubber | Leather or Rubber |
| Market Value (July 2024) | $2,500 USD | $3,400 | $3,650 |
Black Bay Chrono (2017+)
The Black Bay Chronograph, introduced in 2017, has become a standout model in Tudor’s lineup. Nicknamed the “Baytona” by enthusiasts, it draws clear inspiration from Rolex chronographs while maintaining a distinct identity.
The original 2017 steel-bezel version (ref. 79350) was well-received, but it was the 2021 second-generation steel models (ref. 70360) that captured collectors’ attention enough to create waiting lists. These versions feature a black aluminum tachymeter bezel insert and the choice of “panda” (white dial with black subdials) or “reverse panda” (black dial with white subdials) configurations.
This design update significantly boosted the Black Bay Chronograph’s popularity. A pink Black Bay Chrono was announced in March of 2024, and like the PVD-coated special 79360DK model made for the New Zealand All Blacks, not many will be made. Notably, all Tudor Black Bay Chrono movements are based on the excellent Breitling B01 movement, but they’ve been significantly modified to include a 45-minute subdial instead of a 30-minute one. Tudor considers it an in-house movement, but that seems like a bit of a stretch.
Tudor Black Bay Chrono Specs
| Model | Black Bay Chrono |
| Reference | Steel: 79350, 79360N PVD-coated (All Blacks version, limited): 79360DK S&G (Two-tone): 79363N |
| Case Diameter | 41mm |
| Case Thickness | 14.4mm (except 79350 model: 14.9mm) |
| Movement | MT5813 (Breitling B01 base, automatic, 8 beats per second) |
| Power Reserve | 70 hours |
| Water Resistance | 200m |
| Bracelet/Strap | Five-link bracelet with T-Fit micro-adjust clasp |
| MSRP (July 2024) | Steel on strap: $5,225 Steel with bracelet: $5,550-$5,675 S&G on strap: $6,475 S&G on bracelet: $7,975 |
Pelagos FXD Chrono (2023+)
The original Pelagos FXD (pronounced “fixed” because of the fixed bars between its lugs) debuted in 2021 and has been one of Tudor’s hottest models ever since. Like every Tudor Pelagos model before, it was a titanium three-hand dive watch. But Tudor has been trying some different things with the Pelagos lineup since 2023, when they first began releasing Pelagos FXD’s with carbon composite cases.
The Pelagos FXD Chrono Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition was the first-ever Pelagos chronograph. In 2024, it was followed by a similar Pro Cycling Edition designed for the Tudor Pro Cycling team. You can see the visual differences above, but it’s also worth noting that the Pro Cycling version has a fixed bezel while the Red Bull has a bidirectional rotating one. Both are non-limited editions, for sale to the public for $5,275.
Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono Specs
| Model | Pelagos FXD Chrono Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition | Pelagos FXD Chrono Cycling Edition |
| Year Introduced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Reference | 25807KN | 25827KN |
| Case Material | Carbon composite with titanium bezel | Carbon composite with titanium bezel |
| Bezel | Bidirectional rotating 60-minute scale | Fixed 60-minute scale |
| Case Size | Diameter: 43mm Thickness: 13.6mm Lug-to-lug: 53mm | Diameter: 43mm Thickness: 13.2mm Lug-to-lug: 53mm |
| Water Resistance | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | MT5813 (Breitling B01 base, automatic, 8 beats per second) | MT5813 (Breitling B01 base, automatic, 8 beats per second) |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph | Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph |
| Power Reserve | 70 hours | 70 hours |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Domed Sapphire |
| Bracelet/Strap | Blue NATO strap | Black NATO strap |
| MSRP (Apr. 2024) | $5,275 | $5,275 |
That should cover just about everything you need to know about all Tudor chronographs, from 1970 to the present. Interestingly, Tudor designed a solid gold Prince Chronograph model with an in-house movement for the Only Watch 2024 charity auction. Time will tell if that’s a sign of things to come! For now, we’ll leave you with a reference chart of Tudor chrono models.
Tudor Chronograph Release Timeline
| Model | Years | Reference Numbers | Size | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo | 1970-1977 | 7031,7032,7033,7149,7159,7169 | 39mm | Manual-wind |
| Big Block | 1976-1995 | 9420/0,9421/0,9430/0,79160,79170,79180 | 40mm | Automatic |
| Small Block | 1995-2008ish | 79260,79263,79270,79273,79280 | 40mm | Automatic |
| Monarch Chronograph | 1995-2003 | 15900,15903 | 35mm | Quartz |
| Chronautic | 2002-2007 | 79380 | 41mm | Automatic |
| Archeo Chronograph | 2005-2016 | 43300,43320 | 33mm | Quartz |
| Sport Chrono | 2007-2010 | 20300,20310 | 41mm | Automatic |
| Iconaut | 2008-2011 | 20400 | 43mm | Automatic (GMT) |
| Hydronaut II Chronograph | 2009-2014ish | 20360N | 41mm | Automatic |
| Grantour Chrono | 2009-2017 | 20350N,20350W,20530N,20550N,20551N | 42-43mm | Automatic |
| Tudor Heritage Chrono | 2010-2022 | 70330N,70330B | 42mm | Automatic |
| Fastrider | 2011-2020 | 42000,42000CN,42000CR.42010N | 42mm | Automatic |
| Black Bay Chrono | 2019+ | 79350,79363,79360DK,79360N | 41mm | Automatic |
| Pelagos FXD Chrono | 2023+ | 25807KN, 25827KN | 43mm | Automatic |
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