Tudor Northflag
The Tudor Northflag, originally released in 2015 as an integrated bracelet sports watch and a debut for Tudor's in-house movements, is revisited as a GMT model. While the initial design was considered ahead of its time and later discontinued, the current resurgence of integrated bracelet watches makes this updated version more timely, though it raises questions about whether refinements have enhanced or diluted its unique character.
- Price: $5525
- Case: Stainless Steel
- Movement: Tudor MT5652-U
- Dial: Black Sunburst
- Crystal: Sapphire
- Strap: integrated bracelet
- Water Resistance: 100m
- Dimensions: 40 x 48mm
The 2026 Northflag features a refined case with a slight curve and polished bevel, reminiscent of Tudor's Royal line, differing from the original's blunt design.
The new bezel has polished chamfers but omits the distinctive black ceramic ring found on the original model.
The dial has a black sunburst finish with large geometric numerals at 12 and six, recalling the Ranger II, and rectangular hour markers with white hash marks now on the main dial surface.
The chapter ring accommodates a 24-hour GMT index with alternating white numerals and thin yellow marks.
Molded ceramic lume, previously seen on the Black Bay Pro, is used for the markers, providing strong glow from all angles.
The GMT hand is long, thin, and tapers to a fine point with a large luminous triangle, designed to maintain legibility without interfering with other hands.
The branding has shifted from "North Flag" to a single word, "Northflag," suggesting a potential for line expansion.
The power reserve indicator present on the original model has been removed, which is noted as both a loss of personality and a logical decision to maintain the GMT movement's thickness and dial balance.