The diving watch market has always been dominated by Rolex’s green water ghost, but you know? Tudor’s Black Bay diving watch is also quietly rising, and even launched a new Hadero limited edition, becoming the official replacement of the “Green Water Ghost”! The unique green outer ring and powerful performance of this watch really make watch fans’ eyes shine. Let’s take a look at how attractive this watch is!
Tudor Black Bay Diving Watch
Speaking of diving watches, everyone may think of Rolex’s Green Water Ghost. Perhaps this is the influence of luxury goods, which is almost overwhelming at home and abroad. In the minds of many watch fans, Rolex is almost synonymous with diving watches.
But in fact, Tudor’s Black Bay diving watch cannot be underestimated. It has a power reserve of 70 hours and a waterproof performance of 200 meters. It is definitely the best choice for amateur divers.
In addition, Tudor has been continuously upgrading the Black Bay series in recent years. For example, the new Little Red Shield and Monochrome Black Bay released in 2023 are equipped with METAS certified original movements, which are not only accurate in travel time, but also durable. It can be said that Tudor is fully equipped to compete with Rolex.
The news we have received in recent days is that Tudor will launch a new Hadero limited edition. It still uses the classic design and shows the essence of the appearance of the first generation Green Water Ghost. It is the official alternative to the “Green Water Ghost”.
However, this watch is currently only displayed on Tudor’s official website and cannot be purchased in China, which also makes many watch fans regret it.
Hadero Limited Edition
In fact, the launch of the Hadero limited edition is a major adjustment for the Tudor Black Bay series. The previously familiar “little blue shield” has been removed from the official website, while the new Hadero limited edition appears with a green outer ring. This color scheme seems familiar to domestic watch fans.
Looking at the history of Rolex, we will find that as early as 2003, Rolex introduced green elements into diving watches for the first time. At that time, it launched the Green Submariner. At that time, the outer ring was still made of aluminum alloy, and later it was gradually replaced by the ceramic outer ring that everyone sees today.
The Hadero limited edition launched by Tudor this time also has a green outer ring. Its color scheme is inspired by the classic “Hadrero Green” of the department store Hadero. This green is very bright and highly recognizable in the market.
Because of the unique color design, the Hadero Limited Edition has aroused heated discussions as soon as it was launched. In the eyes of many watch fans, it is even more attractive than the Green Submariner. This is not to say that the Green Submariner is not good, but that the Hadero Limited Edition does a better job in color matching.
Rolex and Tudor
From the perspective of brand history, Rolex and Tudor have a deep connection, and can even be said to have the same origin. Hans Wilsdorf founded Rolex in 1910, and it was not until 1938 that he registered the Tudor brand.
Therefore, many people regard Rolex as the big brother of Tudor. In fact, there are many cooperative relationships between the two brands. For example, they are both from Switzerland and are also famous for producing mechanical watches.
But this does not mean that consumers will buy it. In the eyes of many watch fans, the relationship between Rolex and Tudor is like the relationship between luxury goods and affordable brands. Even if the latter is excellent, it will be difficult to shake the market position of the former.
But obviously this view is changing, especially after the launch of the Black Bay series, many watch fans have begun to regard it as the official replacement of the Green Water Ghost. The reason is very simple. The similarity between the two is too high.
If you don’t distinguish them carefully, it’s difficult to tell which one is which at a glance, and the two are similar in performance. Only in terms of brand influence, Rolex is slightly better.
The launch of the Hadero limited edition this time will undoubtedly further consolidate Tudor’s position in the diving watch market. In the past, Rolex was the most discussed, but now I am afraid there will be another Hadero limited edition.
Conclusion
In short, the rise of the Tudor Black Bay series has given us a new choice, and the Hadero limited edition has pushed the design of diving watches to a new height. Do you think Tudor can really shake up Rolex’s status? Welcome to share your views in the comment area, and don’t forget to like and support!