2021 Tudor Fastrider Black Shield Ceramic Chrono 42mm 42000CN

Here we have the underrated 2021 Tudor Fastrider Black Shield Ceramic Chrono 42mm 42000CN. The Fastrider Black Shield was born from a collaboration with Ducati, specifically made for motorsport purists and stealth watch enthusiasts who appreciate high-tech materials and an aggressive, racing-inspired aesthetic. A bold 42mm matte black ceramic monobloc case features sharp, angular lugs that sit confidently on your wrist, with a 49mm lug-to-lug length and 14.5mm thickness, giving the watch a striking, muscular presence. On the right side, a screw-down winding crown and rapid-action chronograph pushers are crafted in black PVD-treated steel, while a flush-mounted rapid date corrector sits at 9 o'clock. The fixed matte black ceramic bezel features an engraved tachymetric scale, allowing for instant speed calculations. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal sits above the stealthy matte black dial; a clean outer track surrounds applied white indexes with a white accent minute chapter ring that aggressively marks the hours. Tudor branding sits proudly below 12 o'clock with the iconic shield logo, and Black Shield is perfectly balanced by three recessed chronograph sub-dials at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, alongside a discreet colour-matched round date window between 4 and 5 o'clock. The signature skeletonised hands are treated with luminescent material, complemented by a sweeping white chronograph second hand that injects a distinctive contrast. On the reverse, a screw-down black PVD-treated steel case back. Inside, the reliable automatic Tudor Cal. 7753 (based on the legendary ETA 7753) features 27 jewels and a smooth 28,800 vibrations per hour. This exceptional timepiece comes paired with its original 24mm Tudor black strap with a folding clasp in black PVD-treated steel. The watch comes complete with its Tudor presentation box, swing tags, and paperwork.

This watch is sold with its Original Tudor box, swing tags and paperwork. It comes paired with its original 24mm Tudor black strap with a folding clasp in black PVD-treated steel. The watch is from January 2021 and is in worn condition, but it is a clean example. It is in very fair condition, as you can see from the photographs and comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

I always love getting a modern Tudor in stock that strays away from the usual Black Bay and Pelagos models, and I think the Fastrider Black Shield is a brilliant example of just how interesting Tudor can be. It's easy to forget that Tudor has produced some really bold and unusual watches over the years, many of which simply never quite achieved the mass appeal of the Black Bay range. But that doesn't make them any less interesting. If anything, I think it makes them even cooler. The matte black ceramic case, stealthy dial and Ducati connection give this one a completely different personality from anything else in Tudor's modern catalogue. If you're after something a little different from the brand, I genuinely think this is well worth considering. Snap up this brilliant watch for your collection today!

Reference : 42000CN
Movement : Automatic Tudor/ETA Cal. 7753
Age : January 2021
Year : 2021
Case Size : 42mm
Case Thickness : 14.5mm
Lug to Lug : 49mm
Lugs : 24mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Black Ceramic
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Swiss watchmaking company “Veuve de Philippe Hüther”, on behalf of Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex watches, first registered the Tudor trademark in 1926. Wilsdorf took it over himself in 1936. Soon after the Second World War, Hans Wilsdorf, who founded Rolex, knew that it was time for Tudor to have a proper identity of its own. The Tudor Rose started to appear on their dials from this moment. On 6 March 1946, he founded the company “Montres TUDOR S.A.”, producing watches for both men and women. Rolex guaranteed the overall design aesthetic, as well as distribution and after-sales service. In 1948, we saw the first Tudor-specific advertising. A few years later, they introduced the TUDOR Oyster Prince in 1952. Hans Wilsdorf allowed Tudor to use their waterproof Oyster case and the original self-winding Perpetual ’rotor’ movement. This was an exclusive arrangement that benefited both brands. Development soon commenced with the introduction of the TUDOR Oyster Prince Submariner, reference 7922, in 1954. This watch was quickly adopted by the French Navy in 1956. Building on their reputation of robustness in 1961, the Rose was replaced by the shield. Later in 1969, we saw the design changes in Ref. 7016, where, for the first time, square indexes and angular hands nicknamed “snowflake” allowed for a greater amount of lume to be applied; the divers of the French Navy appreciated this. Today, these innovations can be seen in the Black Bay and Pelagos collections. In 1971, Tudor introduced the Oysterdate chronographs, nicknamed “Monte-Carlo” for their resemblance to a roulette wheel. Celebrating their 50th anniversary in 1996. In the same year, Tudor decided to replace Rolex-signed components such as cases, crowns, and bracelets with Tudor-branded ones. Today, Tudor uses their in-house movements developed initially in 2015 in collaboration with Breitling.