That is a sharp looking watch. I didn’t even know this model existed until your post!

 

That is a sharp looking watch. I didn't even know this model existed until your post!

Thanks, that's one of the reasons I posted - I only saw it by chance on a video that covered various watches and because it seems to go under the radar I wanted to share my enjoyment of it.

 

That's a fine-looking watch, I can see why you bonded with it. Wear it in health!

 

Congrats on the pick up OP. I love that watch, just a tad too big for my taste.

 

Yes I assumed that for me too (7 inch wrist) but when I wen to the AD and tried it in it was surprising - the curved lugs make it sit so well on the wrist, the lighter feel compared to the BB and there was just something about it. In an ideal word I would want it maybe a mm or so less but in practice it doesn't feel too big and it makes the dial stand out so well. One option might be to go for the black dial variant since that might appear a little smaller.

 

Looks great! Never seen one in the wild.

 

Thanks, it was when I saw it in person that I was so smitten. The pictures always make the white dial look fairly sterile but in person it's much warmer. It has a light bronze satin ish dial and looks different from each angle, playing with the light really well.

 

On Wednesday I got my first Tudor. I was due to get the Black Bay Harrods a few weeks ago but there was a problem with the bezel alignment so it has gone back to Rolex. After that disappointment I was looking around and I saw a video of the Heritage Advisor. I know is this not a popular watch but I really connected with it.

My first impressions are really positive. I don't think it looks too busy considering its a complicated watch (I think it's the most complicated that Tudor have made). I also like that it isn't seen or talked about much and is a bit different whereas the BBs are almost ubiquitous. It is also a departure for me and makes a change from my dive watches. Its a large watch but not as heavy as you might think with the titanium case (better acoustics for the alarm).

I actually work as an advisor so that connection also made me smile. The ability to set an alarm is very practical for me since I often dont have access to my phone in meetings and its more subtle.

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Can others hear the alarm when you're in a meeting?

 

Yes others can hear it if sitting near to you - it is not too intrusive or like a digital alarm. It didn't cut a cross the conversation as I could easily stop it and in one case my colleague just said, "ah yes it's 11 o'clock you had better go".

 

Wow very cool - I haven’t seen this watch (or actually any other that has an alarm function..) what’s it sound like? I may need to visit YouTube...


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Wow very cool - I haven't seen this watch (or actually any other that has an alarm function..) what's it sound like? I may need to visit YouTube...

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There are some videos on YouTube that show the sound. In person compared the videos the alarm is a little louder and has a more musical tone. It also vibrates so you feel it as much as hear it. One other really cool feature is that when the alarm power reserve runs out the alarm doesn't just fade out but stops properly with a definite final note - almost bell like. They used titanium apparently to assist with the acoustics and although it is not super loud it is a pleasing sound to my ear - not jarring at all.

 

I should have added that it is also running well - very accurate and well within cosc.

One other thing to note about the alarm is that it is not accurate to the second - there is a tolerance of a minute or so I think but as I think someone else said, if you are living your life to the second you are wound up too tight!

 

On Wednesday I got my first Tudor. I was due to get the Black Bay Harrods a few weeks ago but there was a problem with the bezel alignment so it has gone back to Rolex. After that disappointment and while waiting for it to come back I was looking around and I saw a video of the Heritage Advisor. I know this is not as popular as other Tudors but I really connected with it.

My first impressions are very positive. I don't think it looks too busy considering its a complicated watch (I think it's the most complicated that Tudor have made). I also like that it isn't seen or talked about much and is a bit different whereas the BBs are almost ubiquitous. It is also a departure for me and makes a change from my dive watches. Its a large watch but not as heavy as you might think with the titanium case (better acoustics for the alarm).

I actually work as an advisor so that connection also made me smile. The ability to set an alarm is very practical for me since I often dont have access to my phone in meetings and its more subtle.

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Beautiful watch and that alarm function is unique [emoji4]

Shame about your Black Bay Harrods though.

 

Yes I have to admit I was gutted about the Black Bay Harrods (also looks so much better in person) but if that hadn't happened I probably wouldn't have picked up this beauty. I have been told that the Harrods will be around 6 weeks so hoping I will have it by Christmas. One of the other reasons I was so happy to get this was that as you say the alarm function is unique and it is so different in design to the Black Bays. I guess the Advisor is not quite as strongly masculine but makes up with sophistication.

 

Wow! You learn something everyday! I didn't even know this model existed! Very nice. I was actually thinking about getting an Orient Seastar GMT but didn't in the end but this Advisor has the same aesthetic and of course would be better in quality. Very nice!

 

Funnily enough I was also looking at the Orient Seastar GMT - a great looking watch.

 

A very striking Tudor. I do like the splash of red against the dial's white background and the placement and size of the day's subdial. Enjoy your Advisor.

 

Awesome piece! I few months back I had my salesperson set off the alarm for me. Really a cool watch! Wear it in good health

 

What a stunner. I love that dial. The BB range swamps the rest of Tudors offerings but here's proof that they can produce some fantastic watches. Enjoy it in good health.

 

 

Love it. Thanks for sharing.

 

On Wednesday I got my first Tudor. I was due to get the Black Bay Harrods a few weeks ago but there was a problem with the bezel alignment so it has gone back to Rolex. After that disappointment and while waiting for it to come back I was looking around and I saw a video of the Heritage Advisor. I know this is not as popular as other Tudors but I really connected with it.

My first impressions are very positive. I don't think it looks too busy considering its a complicated watch (I think it's the most complicated that Tudor have made). I also like that it isn't seen or talked about much and is a bit different whereas the BBs are almost ubiquitous. It is also a departure for me and makes a change from my dive watches. Its a large watch but not as heavy as you might think with the titanium case (better acoustics for the alarm).

I actually work as an advisor so that connection also made me smile. The ability to set an alarm is very practical for me since I often dont have access to my phone in meetings and its more subtle.

OP I really like your Advisor. I had looked at the new one at a Ben Bridge jeweler and was ready to plunk down the funds.

Then I noticed the new model has a set of three markers between the 5-minute markers. That equates to about 1.7 minutes per marker. :-s

That badly disappointed me as (for me anyway) I found those divisions just too bizarre for my taste. Sigh. But that is just me. :-(

 

Outside track is the half and quarter hour for the alarm. Inside track is minutes. Can debate about the placement but they should both be useful.

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On Wednesday I got my first Tudor. I was due to get the Black Bay Harrods a few weeks ago but there was a problem with the bezel alignment so it has gone back to Rolex. After that disappointment and while waiting for it to come back I was looking around and I saw a video of the Heritage Advisor. I know this is not as popular as other Tudors but I really connected with it.

My first impressions are very positive. I don't think it looks too busy considering its a complicated watch (I think it's the most complicated that Tudor have made). I also like that it isn't seen or talked about much and is a bit different whereas the BBs are almost ubiquitous. It is also a departure for me and makes a change from my dive watches. Its a large watch but not as heavy as you might think with the titanium case (better acoustics for the alarm).

I actually work as an advisor so that connection also made me smile. The ability to set an alarm is very practical for me since I often dont have access to my phone in meetings and its more subtle.

OP I really like your Advisor. I had looked at the new one at a Ben Bridge jeweler and was ready to plunk down the funds.

Then I noticed the new model has a set of three markers between the 5-minute markers. That equates to about 1.7 minutes per marker.

That badly disappointed me as (for me anyway) I found those divisions just too bizarre for my taste. Sigh. But that is just me.

Oh snap! I didn't even realise that either. That's weird and now that you mentioned it I can't unsee it!

 

Oh snap! I didn't even realise that either. That's weird and now that you mentioned it I can't unsee it!

Yes the outside track shows 15 min markers for setting the alarm and the inner track shows the minute markers.

I know this takes a bit of getting used to but when you start to use the watch it makes a lot of sense. Because it is a mechanical alarm it is not accurate to the second or even to the minute so you need the extra resolution of a bigger outer track for the alarm hand so you can set it more precisely. I have now got used to the fact my alarm is 1-2 mins early so I set the alarm hand just a tiny bit over the relevant 15 min marker - in this way I am able to get the alarm to be accurate to under 30 seconds. This is more than accurate for what I use the alarm for and as some one said if you are living your life to the second you are wound up too tight!

When I first saw the outer track I had the same reaction as you but now I wouldn't change it - it is a clever design that serves the functionality of the watch and it is also another reason that the watch is unusual and makes it special. I am normally quite fussy about these sorts of issues but as I said in this case I think it really works and doesn't detract for your ability to tell the time or read the watch / seconds hand accurately (while also prioritising the alarm complication). If that is your only concern I would put the watch on and use it and honestly wouldn't let that out you off.

Hope that helps.

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Congrats, that is one very cool watch.

 

Congrats! Tudor really needs to work on the names of their non-sports models. Glamour, Style, Advisor...are they watches or glossy magazines? Hahaha

 

Congratulations! I really like the new cognac/brown dial version.

 

Amazing watch! I, also, was going to say I've never seen this model before. But going to the Tudor website I see it has been a watch I've past over many times. That will teach me to not pass over things!
Thanks for sharing this watch. Enjoy!

 

I really like the Advisor - great choice! Wear it in good health.

 

Really nice, not a watch you'll see out in the wild often thats for sure. Congrats on the purchase! Didn't know it comes on a bracelet, how do you find it? Is it comfortable?

 

I have to admit I would really like the Alligator strap but given a choice I think you always have to get the bracelet. I would like the get the alligator too but I can't see an option to buy it separately from Tudor.

I am delighted with the bracelet. It is solid and extremely comfortable. The ceramic balls in the clasp are so satisfying!! The only downside compared to Rolex is that it doesn't have the glidelock. That is the only change I would make - it does have 3 microadjust holes but I would prefer 4 or some half size links. I wear it a tiny bit loose since with an extra link out it is a little tight and I prefer it slightly loose since my wrist expands a fair bit when I get hot.

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Nice watch. Less well known than other Tudor models.
Judging for the asking prices for used ones though, I wouldn't call the Advisors underrated.

 

Beautiful watch! Congratulations.

I think it's the most complicated that Tudor have made.

Their chronographs are more complicated. Having serviced both a (non-Tudor) chrono and an alarm watch, I can tell you that the chrono is far more complicated.

 

Beautiful watch! Congratulations.

Their chronographs are more complicated. Having serviced both a (non-Tudor) chrono and an alarm watch, I can tell you that the chrono is far more complicated.

Thank you

Very interesting that you say the chronograph is way more complicated to service - I must admit I do love the BB Chrono too. When I said that I meant in terms of the number of complications (date wheel, power reserve, on/off window/ plus the separate alarm module with manual wind) I guess the base ETA movement is straightforward though? I have been advised that when it comes to its service in a few years it would be best to send this to Tudor because of the extra module - would you agree?

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Great looking watch, never owned a Tudor but this looks like a really attractive model.


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