Tudor has revived the Northflag for 2026, bringing back one of its most distinctive modern sports watches with a true traveller-style GMT, a slimmer 40mm case and METAS Master Chronometer certification. Priced at £4,310 in the UK, the new Northflag is available exclusively through Tudor boutiques and marks the return of a model that disappeared from the catalogue in 2021.
Unveiled on September 1 around Geneva Watch Days 2026, the second-generation Northflag is more than a nostalgic reissue. Tudor has removed the old power-reserve indicator, added a second-time-zone display, updated the bracelet and fitted a higher-spec movement while keeping the integrated-steel design that separated the original from the Black Bay range.
Tudor Northflag GMT price and availability
The new Tudor Northflag, reference M9140G1A0U-0001, costs £4,310 in the UK. European pricing is listed at €5,100 including 21% VAT, while the US price is $5,525.
The model is a Tudor boutique exclusive, but it is not being marketed as a numbered limited edition. Buyers can check the latest specifications and regional availability on the official Tudor Northflag page.
The biggest upgrade is a traveller GMT
The headline change is the GMT complication. A bright yellow 24-hour hand tracks home or reference time, while the regular hour hand can be adjusted independently when crossing time zones.
That makes the Northflag a flyer-style GMT aimed at travellers rather than a simpler caller GMT. The date remains at 3 o’clock, while the yellow GMT and seconds hands keep a visual connection with the earlier North Flag.
The change also cleans up the dial. Tudor has dropped the original model’s power-reserve indicator and replaced it with a 24-hour rehaut, giving the watch a more balanced layout while adding a more practical travel function.
40mm case is slimmer and easier to wear
The Northflag uses a 316L stainless-steel case measuring 40mm in diameter, 12.7mm thick and 48.8mm lug-to-lug. Satin-brushed surfaces are mixed with polished details, while a fixed steel bezel frames the black dial.
The dimensions make the new watch slightly thinner and shorter than the previous generation, which should help buyers who liked the original design but found it substantial on the wrist.
A domed sapphire crystal protects the dial, while a screw-down crown and screw-in case construction provide 100 metres of water resistance.
The dial still looks unmistakably Northflag
The black dial has a subtle sunburst finish with large luminous ceramic hour markers, particularly prominent at 12 and 6 o’clock. A 24-hour scale runs around the outer edge, while yellow accents give the watch its familiar technical look.
Tudor says the Northflag design continues to draw inspiration from the 1973 Ranger II, particularly through its integrated-bracelet architecture, bold hour markers and angular hand design.
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MT5652-U movement gets COSC and METAS certification
Inside is Tudor’s automatic Manufacture Calibre MT5652-U. The GMT movement runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour, or 4Hz, uses 32 jewels and provides a 65-hour power reserve.
It also uses a variable-inertia balance and silicon balance spring and carries both COSC and METAS Master Chronometer certification.
Tudor states an accuracy standard of 0 to +5 seconds per day for the completed watch. METAS testing also assesses power reserve, water resistance and resistance to magnetic fields of up to 15,000 gauss.
T-fit bracelet adds useful everyday adjustment
The integrated stainless-steel bracelet is fitted with Tudor’s T-fit rapid-adjustment clasp. It offers five tool-free adjustment positions across an 8mm range, allowing wearers to loosen or tighten the bracelet during the day.
A sapphire display caseback also reveals the MT5652-U movement, an unusual feature within Tudor’s wider collection and one carried over from the original North Flag concept.
How the 2026 Northflag differs from the 2015 model
The first North Flag launched in 2015 and was historically important because it introduced Tudor’s first manufacture movement. It was later discontinued in 2021, but its unusual design gradually built a stronger following among collectors.
The 2026 version makes several practical upgrades: the power-reserve display is gone, GMT functionality is added, the case is slimmer, the bracelet gains T-fit adjustment and the movement now carries Master Chronometer certification.
The launch also arrives during a busy period for premium Swiss watches. Interest around the Rolex 2026 watch lineup and luxury-watch prices shows how major brands are combining heritage-led design with higher technical specifications.
GMT watches remain especially important for travellers and collectors, with demand also shaped by high-profile models such as the Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi” and its collector-market pricing.
At £4,310, the Northflag now offers a 40mm steel case, integrated bracelet, true traveller GMT, 65-hour reserve, 100-metre water resistance and dual COSC/METAS certification. More importantly, it gives Tudor a modern sports watch with a clear identity outside the Black Bay family.
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