An Appreciation of the Tudor Fastrider Chrono

　　Occasionally, as night falls across the bustling city streets, one hears a sudden roar that instantly gets the pulse racing. The engine's ferocious growl unleashes a beast-like power, startling the pets being walked by pedestrians nearby. It is a sound that rapidly surges a man's adrenaline, acting like a blade piercing the city's oppressive atmosphere. Aside from the joy of free-spirited riding, motorcycle enthusiasts revel in the heart-pounding sensation of revving the throttle hard. In 2015, alongside the launch of the new Ducati Scrambler motorcycles,TudorThree watches in different colours were also released, with the design inspired by the new Scrambler motorcycle. Next, I bring you the green dial version, reference 42010N.

　　Introduction to the Tudor Fastrider Chrono

　　Among the three watches, green is the most unassuming yet the boldest colour. Compared to yellow and red, it is clearly subdued enough, but since one chooses to be subdued, why not choose black? It seems there is a deliberate intention behind it. According to the official introduction from Tudor, this olive green watch imparts a strong urban character. However, the Scrambler does not just want to be an ordinary city dweller, and the Tudor Fastrider certainly refuses to be submerged in the torrent of urban hustle and bustle. The ample personality concealed within its understated appearance still attempts to break through the daily traffic, and I believe it is fundamentally intended to be an "urban rebel".

　　In Western countries, flamboyant personalities and high-profile designs have always been commonplace, whereas domestically, only a small minority fully accept this. Motorcycle enthusiasts who champion freedom and pursue pleasure are naturally averse to constraint and dare to defy convention. The Tudor Fastrider Chrono is tailored precisely for this, allowing them to stay true to themselves even when weaving through the vast urban crowds.

　　Side view of the watch

　　The watch is crafted from 316L stainless steel, featuring a three-piece case construction. The middle case is formed in a single piece with well-defined lines, and the surface is treated with a matt brushed finish, reflecting the unique texture of a professional sports chronograph.

　　Crown and pushers of the watch

　　The crown and pushers, also made from stainless steel, are treated with a black PVD coating, echoing the other primary colour of the watch—black, which is also an essential tone for the Ducati Scrambler.

　　Leather strap

　　The Fastrider Chrono offers two types of straps: rubber and leather. Considering the balance between wearability and visual appeal, it is not fitted with a steel bracelet or a NATO strap. The surface of the leather strap features a dynamic grooved texture, while the inner side of the rubber strap is textured to match the tread of the Scrambler tyres.

　　Date corrector

　　On the side of the watch lies a special structure, protected externally by triangular guards and featuring a metal construction with meshing diagonal grooves internally. This is a special rapid date adjustment mechanism, which requires the use of a dedicated Tudor tool.

　　Dial

　　A clear and legible dial has always been an advantage of the Tudor Fastrider. The tri-compax dial layout allows the numerals upon it to be read easily. Meanwhile, the chapter rings of the three subdials stand out individually, giving the entire dial a three-dimensional effect. Each hour marker corresponds to a square colour block which, like the hour and minute hands, is coated with luminescence to assist with night-time reading.

　　Bezel

　　The bezel is crafted from ceramic, presenting a pure black finish, and the delicate graduations show no rough edges even under high magnification. The lightness of ceramic makes it a favourite in watchmaking, frequently applied to cases, bracelets, and pushers.

　　Lugs

　　Beneath the seemingly rugged brushed finish, Tudor has incorporated some softer lines at the lugs to prevent the design from appearing too austere. Naturally, they serve to attach the strap, with their fundamental purpose being to enhance wearing comfort while complementing the perfect shape of the case.

　　Clasp

　　Paired with the black leather strap, the watch uses the double-folding safety clasp dedicated to Tudor sports models. Compared to a standard folding clasp, an external safety lock is added, which is also relatively common in Rolex watches. The advantage is obvious: aside from enhanced security, the clasp also incorporates some characteristics of a pin buckle, allowing the effective length of the strap to be adjusted freely to meet the needs of clients with different wrist sizes.

　　case back

　　The watch is water-resistant to 150 metres. Alongside the screw-down twin-lock winding crown playing a vital role, the screw-down case back is equally important. Following the consistent watchmaking philosophy of its parent company Rolex, all current Tudor models also feature a solid case back structure.

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