If Only Tudor Would Release... But They Probably Won't
This article is not a complaint. It is an archive of what enthusiasts actually want, collected from social media, forums, and niche watch communities. These kinds of wishlists only exist for a small number of brands, and that says something. When people talk this much about what you could do better, it means they care. And here we go: 25+ things Tudor fans wish for, organized by model.
Nenad Pantelic • June 7, 2026
Pelagos 39
The Pelagos 39 was a massive win for Tudor when it launched. A titanium diver in a compact case with an in-house movement - what's not to love? Quite a few things, apparently. Enthusiasts want Tudor to treat this watch the way the 42mm Pelagos has been treated: with proper finishing details and more practical dimensions.
Pelagos 39 with a matte black dial: The sunburst finish on the Pelagos 39 looks out of place on a tool diver. A flat, matte dial would bring it more in line with the identity the Pelagos name carries.
Matte bezel insert: Same story as the dial. The glossy ceramic bezel insert feels like it belongs on a dressier watch. A matte finish would sharpen the tool-watch look considerably.
Rehaut like on the 42mm Pelagos: The standard Pelagos has a minute-track rehaut that adds depth and legibility. The 39mm version skipping it feels like a cost-cutting move, and people noticed.
20mm lugs: The Pelagos 39 uses 21mm lugs, which limits strap options. Dropping to 20mm would open up a much wider selection of aftermarket straps and make the watch more versatile on the wrist.
Blue matte dial: Tudor already offers blue across several models, but a matte blue dial on the Pelagos 39 would be a first for this specific reference. No sunburst, no shimmer, just a deep flat blue on titanium, like on the FXD MN '21.
Pelagos 42
The original Pelagos is a proven tool watch with a serious following. The ask here is simple and surgical.
Less dial text: The current Pelagos dial is crowded with text: "Pelagos," depth rating, movement info. Enthusiasts want a cleaner dial with less printing. Let the watch speak through its design, not its label.
Pelagos FXD
The fixed-bar diver built for the French Navy was an instant hit. But the lack of a bracelet option and the limited GMT execution leave room for improvement.
Bracelet option: The FXD ships exclusively on a fabric strap with fixed bars. Fans want a titanium bracelet option with the same fixed-bar system or at least standard lugs to allow one. A tool watch this capable deserves metal on the wrist.
Monochrome FXD GMT in blue or black: The FXD GMT exists, but the color execution doesn't sit well with everyone. A clean monochrome version in either blue or black, without fauxtina accent colors, would make this a much more wearable daily GMT.
Black Bay 58
The Black Bay 58 is arguably the watch that brought Tudor back into the spotlight for a new generation of collectors. At 39mm with vintage proportions, it nails the sizing. But some finishing choices keep it from being perfect.
Non-gilt dial: The gilt (gold-toned) text and indices on the black dial BB58 give it a vintage look, but not everyone wants vintage. A version with white or silver printing would make it more versatile and modern.
Date function: The BB58 has no date window. For a daily wearer at this price point, a date complication is something many buyers expect and miss.
Monochrome (non-gilt) BB58 GMT: The BB58 GMT exists with a gilt dial. Tudor, just give us a regular white markers and dial text.
Black Bay 54
The Black Bay 54 arrived with a 37mm case and a vintage-inspired design that leans heavily into Tudor's 1950s heritage. Enthusiasts love the size but want different dial treatments.
Monochrome dial: The current models lean into gilt and warm tones. A fully monochrome execution, black dial, white or silver indices, no gold accents, would give the BB54 a cleaner, more contemporary look.
Matte blue dial: A flat matte blue without any sunburst effect. Tudor keeps reaching for shimmer on their blue dials, and collectors keep saying they'd prefer something understated.
Black Bay 68
The newest addition to the Black Bay family brought a modern reinterpretation of the line. The community's ask is direct.
Non-sunburst dial: Another model where Tudor chose sunburst and the community responded with a collective "why?" A flat, matte dial option would give the BB68 broader appeal among tool-watch enthusiasts who prefer a no-nonsense aesthetic.
Black Bay One
The Black Bay One is an evolution of the Black Bay 36/41. It occupies a unique spot in the lineup, and fans want to see it less dressy.
Non-gilt black dial: Same request as the BB58. Drop the gold printing for a cleaner, more versatile look.
Matte dial: A flat finish instead of sunburst. The request keeps repeating across models because the demand is real.
20mm lugs: Wider lugs limit strap choices. At this point, 20mm is becoming the community standard request across multiple Tudor models.
Black Bay Chrono
Tudor finally brought the Black Bay Chrono down to 39mm, which is exactly what people asked for. But the celebration was cut short by the dial color choice.
Normal dial colors: The 39mm Chrono launched with bold, punchy yellow color that divided opinion sharply. Enthusiasts want the staples: black, blue, white. Give us a 39mm chrono in a color we can actually wear to the office.
Black Bay GMT
The Black Bay GMT is popular, but the 41mm case with slab sides makes it wear larger than the number suggests.
39mm case: Shrink it to 39mm like the BB58. This would instantly become one of the most popular watches in Tudor's catalog.
Non-slab-sided case profile: The flat, angular sides of the current case add visual bulk. A more contoured, tapered case profile would make the watch sit better on smaller wrists and look less chunky overall.
Black Bay Pro
The Black Bay Pro was Tudor's entry into the explorer/field watch category with a GMT function. The specs are solid, but the case shape holds it back.
Non-slab-sided case profile: Identical complaint to the GMT. The flat case sides make the Pro wear thicker and wider than it needs to. Contouring the case would dramatically improve the wearing experience.
Big Block Chrono
The original Big Block chronographs from the 1970s and 1980s are some of the most collectible vintage Tudors. The community has one straightforward ask.
A reissue or revival: Tudor has mined its heritage extensively with the Black Bay line but has never touched the Big Block. A modern reissue with an in-house chronograph movement would be an instant classic and a serious competitor in the heritage chrono market.
Heritage Chrono
The Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue was one of the stars of Baselworld 2013. It was a 42mm chronograph directly inspired by the vintage Tudor "Montecarlo", but Tudor eventually discontinued it as the lineup shifted toward the Black Bay Chrono with in-house movements.
A new Heritage Chrono Montecarlo: The iconic light blue and orange colorway is one of the most recognized color combinations. Just imagine a Heritage Chrono with a modern in-house movement. It would be an instant hit. The original proved the appetite is there. Tudor has to do it again.
Tudor Monarch
The Monarch was Tudor's attempt at a more refined, dressy sports watch. The design choices were polarizing from day one.
Index or Arabic numeral dial: The California dial (mixing Roman and Arabic numerals) on the Monarch is a love-it-or-hate-it choice, and most enthusiasts land on the hate side. A clean dial with either all applied indices or all Arabic numerals would broaden the watch's appeal.
Classic dial colors: The beige/salmon dial option Tudor chose for the Monarch feel like it belongs in a vintage auction catalog. Enthusiasts want opaline, black, blue, or green: colors that actually work in 2026.
Strap option: The Monarch currently ships on a bracelet only. A leather or rubber strap option would give owners more flexibility and make the watch feel less locked into a single aesthetic.
Tudor Ranger
The Ranger reboot was well received for its case size and field-watch character, but there are a few additions the community keeps bringing up.
White dial: A white dial Ranger would be a completely different watch: more casual, more summer-friendly. It's a simple addition, and would work better than the current sand color nobody wanted.
Date function: Like the BB58, the Ranger lacks a date window. For a field watch meant to be worn daily, a date is a practical feature that many buyers consider essential.
Different hour hand: The current hour hand on the Ranger doesn't sit well with everyone, to put it lightly. A revised hand design could avoid funky associations.
Tudor Submariner
Before the Black Bay existed, Tudor had its own Submariner line. Produced from the 1950s through the late 1990s, the Tudor Submariner shared cases and bracelets with its Rolex counterpart but used different movements and came at a lower price point.
A modern reinterpretation: Many enthusiasts would love to see Tudor revive the Submariner name with a modern release. Not a Black Bay, not a Pelagos, but a proper Tudor Submariner with own identity. Whether Rolex would ever allow the Submariner name to appear on a Tudor dial again is another question, but the demand is undeniably there.
North Flag
The North Flag was Tudor's first watch with a fully in-house manufactured movement, the MT5621. It was quietly discontinued after a relatively short production run, and it has since become one of the more sought-after modern Tudors on the secondary market.
Return of the North Flag without the power reserve indicator: Enthusiasts want Tudor to bring the North Flag back with a simplified dial: keep the case, keep the movement, lose the power reserve window. A cleaner dial would let the watch's design breathe and give it a much broader appeal.
General requests across the lineup
Some wishes aren't model-specific. They apply to how Tudor designs and finishes its watches in general.
Remove fake rivets from all 3-link bracelets: Tudor's 3-link bracelets has decorative rivets that mimic vintage designs but are purely cosmetic. Enthusiasts overwhelmingly want clean links without the faux rivets. It would give the bracelets a modern and honest look.
Stop using lagoon/aqua blue, flamingo blue, and sunray blue on divers and tool watches: Tudor has been introducing trendy, fashion-forward blue tones across its tool-watch lineup. The community's response has been clear: stick to deep navy, matte black, and similar tones, at least for the divers.
Wishlist Tracker
Has Tudor actually released anything from this list? We'll keep track right here. If a wish becomes reality, it gets checked off with the release date.
| Wishlist item | Status |
| Pelagos 39 with a matte black dial | ❌ Not released |
| Pelagos 39 with a matte bezel insert | ❌ Not released |
| Pelagos 39 with a rehaut | ❌ Not released |
| Pelagos 39 with 20mm lugs | ❌ Not released |
| Pelagos 39 with a blue matte dial | ❌ Not released |
| Pelagos 42 with less dial text | ❌ Not released |
| Pelagos FXD on a bracelet | ❌ Not released |
| Monochrome Pelagos FXD GMT | ❌ Not released |
| Black Bay 58 with a non-gilt dial | ❌ Not released |
| Black Bay 58 with a date | ❌ Not released |
| Monochrome Black Bay 58 GMT | ❌ Not released |
| Monochrome Black Bay 54 | ❌ Not released |
| ✅ Released | |
| Black Bay 54 with a matte blue dial | ❌ Not released |
| Black Bay 68 with a non-sunburst dial | ❌ Not released |
| Black Bay One with a non-gilt black dial | ❌ Not released |
| Black Bay One with a matte dial | ❌ Not released |
| Black Bay One with 20mm lugs | ❌ Not released |
| ✅ Released | |
| 39mm Black Bay Chrono in normal dial colors | ❌ Not released |
| Black Bay GMT in 39mm | ❌ Not released |
| Black Bay GMT with a non-slab-sided case | ❌ Not released |
| Black Bay Pro with a non-slab-sided case | ❌ Not released |
| Big Block Chrono reissue | ❌ Not released |
| Heritage Chrono Montecarlo reissue | ❌ Not released |
| Tudor Monarch with index or Arabic numeral dial | ❌ Not released |
| Tudor Monarch in classic dial colors | ❌ Not released |
| Tudor Monarch on a strap | ❌ Not released |
| Tudor Ranger with a white dial | ❌ Not released |
| Tudor Ranger with a date | ❌ Not released |
| Tudor Ranger with a different hour hand | ❌ Not released |
| Modern Tudor Submariner | ❌ Not released |
| North Flag without the power reserve indicator | ❌ Not released |
| Remove fake rivets from 3-link bracelets | ❌ Not released |
| Stop using trendy blues on divers and tool watches | ❌ Not released |
Conclusion
There is a visible gap between Tudor's creative direction and what its most engaged audience actually wants. You can see it in every Reddit thread, every forum poll, every Instagram comment section. Tudor keeps pushing into unexpected aesthetic territory: punchy colors, sunburst everything, gilt accents, California dials, while the community keeps asking for cleaner, more tool-oriented executions.
This disconnect doesn't mean Tudor is a bad brand. Far from it. Tudor is a great brand. We know it, the market knows it, and the growing community around it proves it every day. The fact that this list exists at all is proof of how much people care. You don't see wishlists like this for brands people are indifferent about. The passion is there. The demand is real.
Whether Tudor ever releases anything from this list is another question entirely. But at least now it's all in one place. An archive of what the community has been saying, so we can look back and check the score.