Tudor Black Bay Dark Suede at 34mm and a smooth

at 34mm and a smooth bezel

Previous style trends — super-sized cases and ornate dials — had relegated the Polerouter to second-tier

Despite is impressive 43mm size (including crown guards)

In an environment in which watch manufactures try to keep pace with ever-changing technology

Tudor Black Bay Dark Suede at 34mm and a smoothAs a brand, Tudor needs no introduction. Although for years the company had labored under Rolexs shadow, since its relaunch in the U. S. roughly a decade ago, it has attained an identity all its own. Part of the appeal lies in watches like this one, the Black Bay, which bridges the gap between vintage and contemporary in a way thats hard to argue with even for purists like us. The Black Bay is, along with the Pelagos, the brands take on classic Rolex