TUDOR GOES BIG IN JAPAN!

At first it might seem diametrically opposed—a watch brand using the latest technology to produce the best possible Swiss mechanical watch at the best possible price—and an ancient Japanese combat tradition rooted in Shinto religion. But look a little closer and you’ll notice harmony. A stringent adherence to established customs is shared between the Grand Sumo and TUDOR, along with a focus on consistency and a commitment to embrace modernity while remaining firmly rooted in its unchanging values.

Dedicated to preserving its traditions, the Japan Sumo Association continues to share its culture with the world to showcase the Grand Sumo in its finest form. Following the success of the 2025 London tournament, the Association is set to take the stage in Paris in 2026 and beyond.

Sumo wrestlers are a different breed. Their physiques, boasting some of the highest muscle mass measurements on earth, are the result of extreme, repetitive daily training. To embrace the sumo tradition is to make a commitment to live a daring life.

The life of a sumo wrestler, called a rikishi, exists within a heya, or stable, dedicating every day to rigorous practice. Beyond wearing traditional garb, they must adhere to strict discipline and constant self-restraint. This quiet stoicism and humility define their way of life.

True daringness doesn’t always mean loud and fast extreme sports; instead, it is found in the daily discipline that pushes mind and body to their limits, and the devotion of one’s life to long term success in the sumo tradition. The same holds true in TUDOR’s daring approach to watchmaking.

You know what they say about guys with big, powerful wrists? Big watches. That’s right. This is why the 43mm Black Bay 68 is right at home in the arenas of the Grand Sumo, reflecting the shared power and dignity of both worlds.