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A positive case for the new Tudor BBGMT

  1. rafabond Oct 10, 2018

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    mine I bought it with a bracelet, but I have put a strap vintage style

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  2. tzachi Oct 27, 2018

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    Great review of a great watch. many thanks for taking the time to write it.
     
  3. amiriqbal Oct 27, 2018

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    Just took delivery of a new strap for my BBGMT.
    Nice blue which matches the blue bezel nicely!

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  4. Speschalist Nov 14, 2018

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    Fantastic review. Still a bit too thick and large for my taste. I recon Tudor can do better.
     
  5. many Nov 14, 2018

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    Have you tried one on? It's a very proportionate watch that in my opinion, wears slightly smaller than it's size. Not terribly smaller but on the wrist it felt the same size if not slightly smaller than a SubC.
     
  6. Speschalist Nov 14, 2018

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    Just tried one the other day (quite lucky to have the chance). It wears a bit smaller as you said. Finish is good, however the lugs are not to my liking and the tickness is a bit to much for me. Really nice watch with a very useful complication for a decent price.
     
  7. GBTRIUMPH Nov 14, 2018

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    I hate to state the obvious, but maybe it is only obvious to me...
    Have you tried on the Black Bay 58? It is smaller all around and thinner...or maybe the style doesn't suit you at all. Not everyone is the same. My tastes can only be qualified as eclectic.
    The Tudor Black Bay doesn't have to be your cup of tea. ;-)
     
  8. The Father Went out for smokes in ‘78 not seen since Nov 15, 2018

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    Anyone looking to take delivery of a Tudor GMT after ordering months ago?
    Or is it still all in limbo?
     
  9. GBTRIUMPH Nov 15, 2018

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    My local dealer, Bachendorf's in Dallas, told me yesterday (Nov 14) that they just had a meeting Nov 14 with the account manager for Tudor. ACCT MGR says the date change issue was a "very small fraction" of watches. My dealer contact then said they haven't seen any Tudor BBGMT watches since a little after they sold one to me July. (7-27-2018)
     
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  10. Millenary Watches Nov 17, 2018

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    Thanks for an insightful and interesting review! Owned two so far. Such a great watch - especially the matte dial and matte bezel.:thumbsup:
     
  11. irate.alien Nov 18, 2018

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    Completely agree with you. Rolex
    My assumption is that these will be pretty easy to find at or below MSRP at ADs by the middle of next year. If you buy w/NATO now and then get a bracelet later, you'll end up paying a lot more than if you wait and just buy the thing on a bracelet. It's a really really beautiful watch, though!
     
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  12. irate.alien Nov 18, 2018

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    Which I have never understood that! Don't snowflakes have six points? Anyone know where that came from?
     
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  13. GBTRIUMPH Nov 21, 2018

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    They are perfect squares canted 45 degrees. I remember trying to find snowflake hands when I first heard this term for the square design. Weird.
     
  14. bonerp Nov 22, 2018

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    Ordered mine in June and not heard anything. Was told 18 months.....theres no way I'll wait that long. Something else will come along...maybe a Daytona if I get lucky! I ordered that a year ago from the same AD so I'm not very hopeful.
     
  15. ASJ Nov 22, 2018

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    nice one! congrats! Great review and thanks for sharing
     
  16. VintageWatchIta Jan 2, 2019

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    Thank you for this interesting and clear review!
    I was thinking about changing my BB black (+ money) for it, would you suggest me to go for this deal?
    Both in very good condition and full.
     
  17. stevec14 Jan 2, 2019

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    It’s really up to you. I have the harrods Black bay and had the GMT until such point as I got it back from service (I then re acquired my 16710).

    I wouldn’t overpay. I suspect prices will come down once Tudor deliver again but I personally prefer the diver. I don’t know why but it seems to wear slightly better on me. Also, I prefer the gilt dial which gives it a little more character and the rehaut is slightly deeper (I assume to accommodate the extra space for the gmt movement). I did find the bezel action on the gmt a bit cheap feeling compared to the excellent movement on the diver.

    All in all though, both excellent watches at great prices and no real wrong choice. Just don’t get screwed on trade in and try to get on bracelet if you can as is the best value....
     
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  18. JackPurcell Jan 7, 2019

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    I came on to see if everyone was having this problem, not just me. I can't get a GMT either unless I pay a premium.
     
  19. stevec14 Jan 7, 2019

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    There are a few about, but mainly on leather or nato. For bracelet you will likely have to pay a premium.

    I’d give it a few months until after Basel - something else will be flavour of the month and I expect these to start hitting the windows on a more regular basis.
     
  20. GBTRIUMPH Jan 7, 2019

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    If you purchase a leather strap version, as I did, You can avoid the ludicrous "bicycle chain end link" look and purchase a Strapcode bracelet for a fraction of the cost difference ($102 USD). Then you will have the leather and a nicer bracelet, very close to the original Black Bay design. The curious thing is...the Tudor web site brags about following design philosophy "form follows function", but the "fake rivet" look by definition does not follow that mindset. Pics 1, Hirsch curved end tan, 2,3,4 Strapcode brushed stainless with solid ends, micro adjustment holes, screws for 8 link attachments, I've removed 4. My wrist measures 7 inches circumference. IMG_1307.jpg IMG_1308.jpg IMG_1309.jpg IMG_1314.jpg
     
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