Style Edit: Tudor’s iconic blue dials return in updated Royal and Clair de Rose

Since the 1950s, the Tudor Royal name has been attached to some of the brand’s most noteworthy models. The collection was relaunched in 2020, celebrating some of the groundbreaking luxury sports watches created by Tudor in the 1970s. The Tudor Royal represents a fascinating hybrid: with its imposing integrated metal bracelet and trademark notched bezel, combined with a refined dial showcasing Roman numeral indications, it’s a sophisticated dress watch in a rugged sports watch’s clothing.

Now, this Tudor classic has been refreshed with a model that boldly states its credentials: it shows off a seductive blue dial alongside a generous dusting of diamonds on the dial and bezel. It comes in a 28mm case in either stainless steel or a combination of stainless steel and yellow gold, a choice that’s also available with the bezel and bracelet. The latter, a Tudor signature, juxtaposes a trio of wide satin-brushed links with two slim, polished elements. The new Tudor Royal has recently been spotted on the wrist of one of China’s most popular actors, Tudor brand ambassador Cheng Yi.

Introduced in 2013, Tudor’s Clair de Rose collection similarly reflects the legacy of the watches that went before it – in this case, a series of charming women’s models dating as far back as the 1930s, including the Princess, Glamour and Miss Tudor lines. Its name is a play on clair de lune, meaning “moonlight” in French, and the brand’s unmistakable rose logo.

The latest Clair de Rose pieces again come with the option of a sumptuous blue dial, alongside an equally stunning opaline option. Those dials come with a choice of either Roman numerals or diamond indications, and sit inside a stainless steel case, available in 26mm, 30mm and 34mm versions. Perhaps the most striking feature of all, though, sits affixed to the side of it: the winding crown, set with a show-stopping blue spinel cabochon.