A Retro-Modern Explorer? The Tudor North Flag Review 

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The additions you made (crown guards, moving the power reserve and a GMT hand) really works on the piece and changes the character so much, but does not overdo it! Great ideas as always and great presentation!

Great video. Finally a reviewer that discuss in detail why this underrated masterpiece is well thought, developed and produced. This is my week-end watch with one of my favorite complications: the very useful power reserve that helps with rotation and inform how much the watch really need to be manually wound (I know automatics has a protection against over-winding, but for me is reassuring nevertheless). The still is sportive, fresh but goes also very well slight formal attire (I take it for work some time and it looks good). Thanks for the video.

That idea for a skeletonized GMT hand, repositioned power reserve, and the larger Date window is just brilliant!

The North Flag is my favorite Tudor so far, bc it doesn't quite fit a category, kind of like the Milgauss for Rolex.

Thanks for your review of the North Flag! The North Flag is the only Tudor I own and I enjoy that it is utterly unlike anything else in the modern Rolex/Tudor catalogue. I think the North Flag is unloved by some because it’s not a black bay, a series that is so derivative that they do nothing for me. The North Flag is a go to informal weekend watch for me. Thanks again for another marvelous review!

Kudos to you! This is the most informative Tudor ranger video I’ve seen

Austin Daniels sent me here and he’s right, you nailed the improved North Flag design, well done ID guy

Wonderful presentation of Tudor adventure watches, makes me put them near top of my list of watches to own. Especially if they incorporate your suggested crown guards and revised placement of the power reserve indicator. As for the GMT hand, I would suggest an alternative option....a black hand with a red tip....to make the GMT function unobtrusive and thereby not clutter the clear bold and highly legible dial/hand design. Great video.

Thanks for the video, the info and the review. Such a cool watch and one I’d love to add to my personal collection. 👍🏼🙏🏻

Brilliant suggestions. That it flies under the radar yet recognized by those in the know as a true performance instrument gives it such understated class that appeals to a specific kind of personality. Not loud, but possessed of gravitas. I love it so much more that way.

Love the history behind it, had 6.great years working for Greenland Air, on the biggest island in the world, so i really love that story from back in time. besides that, the backcase, that view is superb, looking in at the movement. Well done Tudor, the North flag will down the line, be a classic, no doubt

Great review! I do agree a crown guard adds so much to the design, without it it feels more like a "driving watch" over an "adventurer's watch". Regardless, you're becoming one of my favourite watch channels!

my absolute favorite watch. better than my Omega speedy. Better than my IWC. Better than my Black Bay. the watch I seem to wear the most. Not many online for sale, so others must agree with me

your design suggestions are excellent

Hey there. I always enjoy your content, but this discussion and review of the North Flag was so refreshing. My bias as a NF owner is obvious, such a fantastic piece and having mine on one of Erika's MN straps really adds to the aesthetic in my opinion. It is hardly ever covered amongst the you tube community so thank you for this video. I love your design ideas they are so cool, particularly the addition of a GMT hand. Cheers.

Love the North Flag such a unique design .

This is a super appealing watch. Interesting design elements, and conservatively eccentric. I'd like to see the date window slightly bigger. I also liked your rendering with a yellow frame around the date window.

You convinced me to buy North Flag over Explorer and I’m very grateful to you for that. Thank you.

Simplicity is exactly why I bought it as is, on the hybrid leather strap, it so so legible. It’s a sleeper, and it’s one that grows on you (or did with me). Good review / vid as always.

I just wanted to let you know that this is one of my favorite videos, that I've watched several times. Sadly, I prefer your redesign of the North Flag and if that design was available I would strongly consider buying this watch

My favourite Tudor watch. I have also thought about a GMT function, and just a time only format with three & nine replacing date & power reserve. One last touch, a crown, as used on Black Bays, with a black insert between case and crown to match the bezel insert, but doing so may take away The North Flag’s identity? As always, I. D. Guy, a good and different type of review to the norm, thanks.

I have a North Flag. My only criticism is that it’s a touch too thick. I wish it were between 12 and 13 mm.

Just bought one. Can't wait to unbox it!

Thanks for another interesting and thought provoking video ID Guy.

You say the watch didn't need any improvement, but your suggestion for a frame around the date box make this watch so much better

Please review Panerai designs

Great video IDGuy 😀👍. I love some of the earlier Ranger watches but not the North Flag. I think it’s the yellow accents that jar with me slightly 😏

I don’t care for the North Flag, but think the Black-Bay 32, 36, & 41 in Blue or Black Dials are very cool. 150m waterproof, a size for everyone, and all for $3k or less. I believe it could be the only watch one would need. For a field watch, I’d rather have the Black Bay or Rolex Explorer.. Thanks pal!

This watch is sort of like Tudor’s more practical and affordable down to earth version of a Royal Oak.

Anytime you do these redesigns... I wonder why the heck I watch your videos cos I end up wanting your version more than the original.

I love mine, its very accurate. Buy the 2 options of bracelet and strap, you dont need any more

i love the north flag and this beautiful angle on that integrated bracelet but even if I didn't see it in the flesh, I wish it was a tad smaller like 38mm. I also own a smiths everest: extraordinary! keep up the good work!

I’ve just recently fallen in love with it and think that your ideas for the dial modifications and crown guards are perfect. I also think that this case and bezel are incredible and that this could be Tudor’s icon that defines their brand. Their Royal Oak if you will. I see chronograph variants as well and possibly even some humorous editions since it is a modern and informal watch, I can envision a limited edition Silberstein or a falling numbers dial. This is Tudor’s emergence. A Royal Oak, Nautilus, Oversees like watch though younger in spirit in a segment where that watch hadn’t existed. Grab the baton and run Tudor.

I don’t like the power reserve indicator much. Especially at 9 o’clock. Your redesign placing it between 7 and 8 o’clock makes it a bit easier on the eye. The addition of crown guards also looks like an improvement. Maybe move the date window between 4 and 5 o’clock and you have a quarter Arabic dial which would look great. To be honest I wouldn’t really opt for the North Flag because the Heritage Ranger that you showed would be the one I’d go for. Another great video my friend. Looking forward to seeing the next one. ✊

It's like you read my mind IDGuy! I think of a watch, do some research on it, and the next day, you release a video on it! LOL. I fell in love with the North Flag, but had no money, stopped looking at watches for a few years, and recently caught the itch for a new piece again. I enjoy your in-depth videos, and appreciate a few of your suggested industrial improvements to their designs.

I really like your recommendations at about 8:35. I think they should also remove the "Tudor geneve" and just make the shield bigger. Also remove the "Chronometer Officially Certified" I think this would make the face a little cleaner and cool looking.

👍’s - an interesting review. I’ve always been drawn to this model - great aesthetics, legibility and pop of yellow. As it’s now discontinued I rang/emailed Tudor AD’s all over the UK hoping to find one still in stock. Eventually I found a new one on the bracelet - an unexpected bonus was a 15% discount when the AD owner noticed a tiny mark on the bezel 👍🙂

I came that close to buying this watch. It's just off-beat enough, and frankly the weirdness appealed to me. Ultimately the deal breaker was the integrated bracelet requiring one to use proprietary strap/bracelet. A true explorers' watch should have the ability to fit a nato, either out of preference or necessity. Granted I don't see myself trekking across Greenland anytime soon, much less with wearing a multi-thousand pound watch in the process, LOL

I do like your design changes, makes it more of a watch I would be interested in.

Excellence both your video and the watch.

I think the North Flag is fine as it is. I have too many watches, so my NF hadn't seen the light of day for too long, so a few days ago I took it out of storage and will now give it the extended wear that it deserves. I also have a BB36, which I like very much and it will be up next in rotation for the attention that it deserves.

Put power reserve on the back of the movement, get rid of the date. Love the mat finish, only criticism of the explorer is that it’s a little shiny. Great video. Cheers

Cant decide between this and eta black bay for the next one.

Great review thank you for your channel. Keep the info coming the best.

been watching the north flag videos all across youtube for a while, and the piece grows more in me every time. but, there's something about the lug with integrated bracelet that kinda... i don't know.. still like this piece a lot tho. another great vid, man!

Another great Vlog. I like your conceptualized additions to the watch. For me, I could do without the power reserve, and I would much prefer to have the numeral 9 added to the dial. Maybe even changing the yellow accents to green would offer a different perspective.

My favorite Tudor... Really makes me hesitating with the gs sbga285

Great video ID Guy!

Enjoyed the background on this design!

Great article. Love the GMT ghost hand. Come on Tudor......

I wholeheartedly agree with your design concepts for the north flag....I like how those ideas transform the watch. I would prefer it with the changes you suggest. in its current state , it doesn't excite me as much The Ranger II I feel the bezel picks up on the minute markers and caries the theme but I feel it does look too chunky and out of place..a smooth bezel would have been a nice choice. My heart lies with the vintage 34mm tudor ranger - no date simple, classic and just different enough to add it to the explorer collection... The market for them is a bit of a minefield. and prices are getting up there excellent video as always..thank you!

The best would be to scrap the date complication, put the power reserve on its stead at 3, add the 9 and a GMT function like you suggested.

Somehow I can't help being reminded of certain Tissot models that I didn't like to begin with. I think it's the black and yellow color combination mostly, probably also the font of the numerals. I guess this is one of those watches that just doesn't speak to me. However, I do really like the Ranger II model with its orange seconds hand and that iconic cyclops. Now that's a conversation piece.

I do really like rhis watch and what ir means... but as a student with a limited budget this wouldnt be my first luxury watch, although I would really like to own one... but it has to go to the oris diver sixty-five So if you haven’t already pls make a video on that one thx btw great vid as always, i truly dont know why you haven’t got millions of subscribers....xD

Great Video and your "North Flag II" would be an instant hit. The only thing I personally don't like is the (semi) integrated bracelet. I would go for 20mm drilled lugs so I could easily switch the strap. Tudor, are you listening?

Great review, love the dial, it’s too bad they kept the proprietary non-standard lug design, that prevents the use of normal straps and bands.

The North Flag looks great , it won't look dated because it's a good example of form following function and when that design principle is followed you get a sense of rigntness to the piece , it doesn't mean that it must be minimalist it means that everything in the design serves a purpose and that creates as sense of visual satisfaction .

Another great video. Love the watch and almost bought one, but the antimagnetic properties of Omegas won me over. That and the Seamaster 57 has no date, which makes it better IMO.

just wish it wasn't so big, should be about 38mm and quite a bit thinner

Can I put a request in for you to review the new Oris Big Crown ProPilot X that has just been released.

I Like the 9 with lowering the power Reserve.

I like the crown guard addition, but I prefer the power reserve at 9:00.

Love the yellow accents with no cyclopse and plain look.

Love it

Great review and I generally like your suggested design changes with the exception of the crown guards. I much prefer the design without them and to be honest, how often have you ever needed them? I've never caught the crown or damaged it on any watch in half a century. Granted if you have an over sized crown like on a Panerai some sort of protection might be necessary but even then it's more design chic than necessity I feel. For me where the design of this watch really falls down (and is a deal breaker for me) is the integrated strap/bracelet design. that's really 1970s and prevents the owner from just changing out the strap to something they like over the stock offering. In this respect, despite really liking the watch, I'd prefer the Ranger. I know others might not agree (that's what makes the world go around) but that's just my take.

Hi there, i'am a new viewer and among the few watch channels I watch this is one, at some point I would love you to review the Triton Subphotique a watch that is quite under the radar as there is hardly any info/videos on this model plus I don't see any for sale on the secondary market, deffently a piece that would stand out among the sea of sub mariners. Anyway look forward to your next video.

A watch I've grown to appreciate. Value for money in the grey market it's probably a good buy if it's your thing. IMO you went overboard on the redesign. Replace the power reserve with the "9" and you're. Maybe add a hint of yellow to frame the date, but the rest is too much.

The power reserve is a definite plus considering how much I rotate watches. However the integral band is the deal breaker. I enjoy replacing straps depending on the weather or situation. A shame. There are so few power reserve with simple dials.

Crown lugs should be more subtle; the power reserve at the lower position is a good idea.

Stunning...i would sell a kidney to buy one

Great video, love my north flag!

Been waiting for this one, thanks! Ultimately, the integrated bracelet (and the case shape) turned me off and I never decided to take the plunge. Nonetheless, I think this piece is ace. As a side note I am on the same page as B&J about the Reverso Classic Small Seconds Duoface, especially on the tan strap. I would even go as far as ostrich on this one but doesn't seem to be an option. If you ever feel inspiration to talk about the Reverso - I will snap your hand off. Also, are the NATO straps still on the table? I'm definitely getting one if you design it.

Great video. A remark, Rolex never got to the top of the Everest, check your sources 😉

I would love an Explorer form 1953 , that's the year I was born , you never know it may happen one day .

Very cool watch. Keep up the good work.

It seems to me it is somewhat influenced by the Royal Oak. Steel sports watch. Integrated bracelet. Subtle o-ring under the bezel. Your realignment of the power reserve reminds me of the power reserve location on my Snowflake.

I like it. Wish it was thinner, and had a quick set hour, but other than that, I’d leave it alone.

definitely going to diy an 18 or 20mm nato with a yellow stripe..

There is a lot to like about this watch. However, I would like it better with the power reserve indicator gone and replaced with a “9”. Also change the yellow color on the second hand to a blue or a green.

I really like it . Thank you.

I keep going back and forth with this one. I just can't help feeling an IWC Ingenieur is a better choice.

Funny,with crown guards it looks quite similar to a Sinn 556. Best regards Oni

Just got one too but it is discontinued in the US

Wish they kept the 9 drop the power reserve and (like what you said) add a GMT . Maybe Orange or green would have been better (the yellow makes it look like a toy )

Additions look like a ball watch....bit too busy tho usefull. I think Tudor should leave as is. Cleaner pure design

Their best sport watch, full stop. Everything else is simply hipster bait.

that one nice watch like a lot cheers

@2:03 WHAT HOUR HAND - Asagai ?? I thought it was an *arrowhead* - never heard that word you used

Could you please give some input why Tudor Hydronaut is considered a failure despite the name brand?

The case and bracelet look quite nice together. As for the rest ... I just don't know.

How "practical" can a power reserve indicator be on an automatic watch?

Ranger looks best the current model with power reserve at 9 o'clock without the crown guards. Leather gives a rough look a truly sports watch.

I do not agree with you on the crown guards.

The H70515137 is my Hamilton "EXPLORER"

i must say, that fluted bezel does not work at all with a tool watch aesthetic 2:29

Not trying to start drama here, but you got a bit of a callout for being snarky from scottishwatches in their latest podcast #70

A power reserve indicator in fact is useless on an automatic timepiece

It would be perfect if Tudor ditched the complications and added the 3 and 9 to the watch.

Yes, a North Flag GMT.