My first luxury watch was a 70th birthday present for myself last November and pondered on which watch from the black bay line I could purchase. The staff at the AD in Nottingham really took care of me and the whole experience was 5 star. After looking and trying on numerous of black bay's I purchased the Black bay GMT After 3 months of ownership I'm still in love with it like a first date as a school boy. So summing up yes I would love a Rolex but I would likely be pushing up daisy's before I got one so for me. I went for a Tudor which is in my opinion is a better option for me than Rolex at least I can wear it anywhere without being fearful for my life.
@@skoffco my only watch was a quartz Tag link two-tone had it for 30+ years then in 2021 bought my first automatic then shit happens now I have over 25 watches and growing 🙂
Not competitors really are they? If you buy into tudor, the rolex group wins anyway. Tudors market then expands, then they become the norm at 5-7k, whilst allowing rolex to move all their ranges to 15k+. Its a marketing win-win for rolex. You said it the wrap up, when you can now rationalise why you wanted tudor and didnt want rolex (but still paid them)
I agree that they aren’t competitors from the consumer perspective too. The styles are similar, but I like almost all the Tudor versions better. I can afford the Rolex, but the waiting list game is nauseating and not fun. I can pay aftermarket prices, but then I’d rather get a vintage reference. At that point, I’m deciding between two very similar watches: a vintage Rolex or a modern Tudor (Pepsi for example). I want both…I may just get both and have one I baby/collect and one I can really wear. If you can’t afford both or you’re not a collector, the Tudor is a no brainer you’ll never be sad about.
I have a Tudor BB 41 with the Blue bezel and I always want to wear it above all my other watches. I love it. Tudor offers the best all round package in my opinion. Possibly going to look at the Chrono or GMT next but I know I’ll always want to wear my BB.
@8:30 "I wear it in the garden. I wear it on a dog walk. I don't wear it in bed though. That would be ridiculous." 🤣🤣🤣 Are you drawing reference to my fake daytona series vides? Good one there. Have always enjoyed your videos and this just gave it a kick. 👍🏻
Love my Tudors!!! Great watches in their own right. I’m not a part of the BB58 “smaller is better “crowd because I have big 8.25 inch wrists… but if the smaller watches bring more into the Tudor fold, I’m all for it. The BB41 base works well for me. I thought I would have trouble finding a watch I love more than my BBGMT .. but the Chrono Reverse Panda gives it a run for my wrist time. Both watches are very easy to breathe in new life by putting them on color matched CrafterBlue curved-end rubber straps.
100% i think most people in the community are just rehashing what people say on forums and youtube "smaller is better". And it happens, these reviewers and watch writers have abnormally small wrists (most of them have under 6.5inch wrist, if you pay attention to them).. But i know most men in the real world don't have wrists that small
@@benficaM8888 Thank God someone said it. Went in to look at watches recently and thought there was something wrong with me, everything reviewers talk about is so tiny.
After 11 months that I bought my BB GMT, I love it like the first day. Everything works perfectly and the accuracy is more than impressive. Thanks for another excellent video.
......and ONE reason why they should not..... once decided on a Rolex, nothing else will do, nothing else will fill that space, no other brand has the same reputation and standing. Every story I have heard about taking something else inevitably ends in disappointment. Any substitute or temporary purchase is still not the real thing, every time you look at your wrist you do not see the word Rolex, your heart will sink. Modern Tudors are not Rolex, they are their own thing. Buy Tudor for Tudor not because it is 'close' to something else. You will still always want that something else.
I enjoy my iwc mark 18 more than any Rolex or Tudor, in fact it's the first watch I choose. There are watches and brands out there that give you more enjoyment than Rolex.
@@coffeeboyclips1973 I completely agree and everyone has their own perfect brand and your choice of IWC mark 18 is an excellent watch. I love that look/style so much that I have a similar looking watch in the Sinn 556i. My comment was challenging the headline that Rolex should be worried by Tudor. Enjoy !
@@soundssimple1 always buy the watch you want because you will always be thinking about it and eventually will end up getting it. Sinn 556 look really nice, was close to buying the blue version. I've got a Tudor bb58 but bought it because I liked the watch, I wouldn't have bought it if I wanted a Rolex.
Love the whole BB range tbh, but for me the 58 OG wins it! It was my first ‘luxury’ watch & has a lot to answer for given the number of other pieces that have followed…! 👍😀🍻
BB58 looks great in person and wears awesome. I was kind of meh when I saw the releases online, but once I got to handle one in person, it was decided I needed one lol.
@Rocky Raccoon What do define as a luxury brand? I assume from your content that you are a Swiss timepiece efficianado? If not, I think we'll take advice from the experts. The experts who confirm, like 99% of the rest of us, that Tudor is and has always been a luxury brand. Read your history of Hans Wilsdorf. You might learn something 😊
A watch I've owned and sometimes regret selling was my Tudor Fastrider. Great watch. Currently I own a BB Bronze 43 with the Slate Grey dial & a BB Heritage two tone. Makes the collection feel complete..... for now. I love what Tudor is doing with "other" materials like ceramic and colors. Maybe a Chrono or black ceramic. Excellent brand.
The GMT is my favorite, it is the splash of blue and red that do it for me. If only Tudor would make a watch similar to the Explorer II (polar face) they would have me hook, line and sinker.
I’ve had a few Tudors in my time, including a couple of Black Bays, but for me, the one that stands out the most, the one that surpasses its Rolex counterpart, it’s the Black Bay GMT. Subtle where the Rolex is flash, boldly quiet where the Rolex is shouting, and offering a movement with great accuracy and an excellent power reserve, it’s the only Tudor that’s made a permanent spot in my collection and one that is always a joy to wear. No color bleed, no cyclops, no polished center links or jangly jubilee bracelet, no waiting list. It’s my favorite GMT watch design of all time. Though, admittedly, I’ve been eyeing the Black Bay 58 in blue to sneak into the watch box as well, as I’ve always wanted a blue snowflake Tudor Submariner, but don’t want to mortgage my house to get one.
The GMT and Chrono are my favorite looking Tudors, possible favorite looking watches in general. But like you said, they need to make a 58 sized version of all their watches! I know GMT and Chrono in that size is not easy but I can dream! Until then, I’ll rock my 58 with pride!
Everything depends of your wrist size. I own a BB Black (41mm.) and the BB GMT and at the same time I tried the BB 58 and it was too small on my 8 inch wrist.
Having always hated gold watches, I was completely and utterly surprised to fall in love with the BB Chrono S&G on the leather strap - bund removed. It's totally different from my other watches and yet fits right in with them.
Soooo spooky that I bought my first Tudor (S&G Chrono on leather strap) on the very same hour this video was posted. Although being lucky enough to own several more expensive watches I've not taken this off or stopped looking at it since I walked home with it (well obviously it will come off for bed)...
Own several Black Bays.. My favorite is the Original ETA version with the Red or Black bezel. I own both. The 58 Blue and the 43mm Bronze are also in my collection. Just a great watch.
I actually prefer my 58 blue to a modern Rolex. I’m old enough to remember old Rolex’s in the shop windows and the people who used to buy them. The ones without the tacky engraved rehaut rings that are usually wonky. They we’re bought by people who work hard and done well or for a special occasion. Once bought they we’re worn and enjoyed and they looked cool. This is where Tudor is now and it’s nice to see. People buying Rolex’s for fashion or sticking them away while banging on about values is all a bit sad and boring.
The Rolex Daytona is now mainly bought by people who don't know anything about watches, or actually love watches, but just as status symbols to post on their instagrams. Covered all in diamonds and look like gaudy toys for little girls. Sold by ADs like Philip Marco in Rodeo Drive who's main clientel are dumb rappers now. Same like Richard Millie plastic watches(that you can't even tell the time on) that he sells to dumb rappers like JayZ for 2 million dollars. Rolex, APs, Patek...they don't give one frack about watch lovers anymore. They care about celebrities buying(and advertising for them to the other rich dummies online) ugly, gaudy, or overpriced watches as "luxury" status symbols only. Its similar to Louis Vuitton. They switch from actual quality many decades ago, to basically fake leather canvas that falls apart in the sun or rain, but now mainly marketed to basketball players and rappers who only care about status "labels". I would never save up to buy a Rolex now. Even for free i would sell it and buy something else. They don't respect the "common" folk anymore, or actual people that actually love watches, and they are laughing all the way to the bank. My "Rolex" is a Longines Hydroconquest.
@@melody3741 at least half the ones I’ve looked at are slightly misaligned at the 12 o’clock position. It’s not that noticeable but once you notice it I think it would bug you in ownership.
Tudor black bay 36 is my thing. I thought the rolex explorer was perfect but the flaw is in adjusting the time. When I want to adjust the time on rolex, it just never can get set into the exact minute that i want it to; say i want to set it to 2.15, went I click in the crown, it will fumble a bit and go out of place, it really get annoying when the seconds hand and minute hand couldnt get perfectly in sync. You don't get that in an ETA movement...
Stop showing the gilt bb58 plz. I'm having regret buying the blue one! On a serious note the bb58 is the best watch you can actually buy. Rolex msrp is a myth along with PP and AP. You can go to your boutique and buy these out of the case. I may just get the gilt one to go along with its blue brother.
Great tribute to an awesome line of watches. I picked up a BB41 date with the steel bezel after I sold my BB58. The 58 felt too small for me and I didn’t like the gilt. But that’s what’s so great about the Black Bay, there’s one for every taste.
I truly think that a black bay 58 is cooler than a sub. The sub is the most unimaginative luxury watch to get. It's the go to watch that uncles and aunties wear. The Tudor black bay chrono is better than a daytona. It has a date, something the Daytona doesn't have. The only thing that the Daytona has is its resale price. So by having one on your wrist, its coolness comes from the fact you "got it earlier at a much lower price" and you feel smug about it.
not better than daytona. If you look closely, the second hand for the chrono is so jittery in Tudor vs Rolex or any speedmaster. It shows Tudor has third rate movements. But either way Rolex wins if you buy Tudor because their parent group is still getting the money.
I adore the 43mm BBB. Not just because I’m a big guy, but I think the slate gray dial with the bronze case is the best color combo they have. I’ve had my for nearly a year now and I wear it more than any other watch in my collection. And the patina adds so much character. Love the videos!!
I own Tudor Prince Oysterdate with. Brown dial,gold baton hour markers ,gold bezel with brown insert.cyclops over the date @ 3 o’clock,all gold plated.I bought it in 1976 from Mappin&Webb in their Jan sale.I still have it and wear it regularly..one of the best looking Tudor watches out there.
I own the same BB58 you do and I agree with you 1000%. It is perfect in every way and it is also as close as I will ever come to owning a brand new 4 digit sub (unless I invent a time machine). I wear it daily and it has ended my desire to own any additional dive watches.
I have the Rolex Sub Date 16610 that have owned for 20 years and both the Black/Gilt and Blue Tudor BB58s. Fantastic trilogy and they all share wrist time. The Tudors are fantastic quality, have super, robust in-house movements, with a vintage vibe and still portray that Rolex-esque class.
I only have personal experience with my ETA based 41 with the blue bezel. So I guess that’s my favorite. No fake rivets. Smiley text. Rose on the dial. Call it vanity, but the no rivets bracelet alone was enough to steer me away from the in-house version. Love that GMT, though.
I’ve got a GMT is overly bulky. It doesn’t fit under shirts, or suits for work and though I’ve got a 9.5” wrist and am still very aware I’m wearing it due to weight
I had delivery of my BB58 39mm on Thursday, 16/2/22 from Ernest Jones plus a Wolf Box. Words cannot describe it’s appearance, presence and beauty. I’m over the moon my watch is receiving such praise.
The only critique with my Panda is its hard to read late in the day. Make the arms red or black. The reverse Panda has white arms that pick up on the black face.
got 2 Tudor's (Pelagos LHD in Titanium and mentioned new BB 2021 Chronograph Panda - Love them both, Love them even more than my Sea-Dweller dual-tone (also 2021). I do own 3 IWC's as well and Omega Diver 300 Titanium but you know what ... I'll tell you which watch I wear the most and which I speaks to me the most out of all my 7 proper watches - Tudor Pelagos LHD. I'm not having particularly small wrist and I'm a big big fan of 43-up size watches (hence I love my Big Pilot 43 titanium purchased one month ago from WatchFinder Brent Cross) but my Pelagos is so comfy ... so cozy and so "every-day" comfortable overall I cannot even think of sparing this one with any other I own. I just love Tudor(s) and I hope one day they will beat the huge hype about Rolex. My Sea-Dweller is on my wrist like once or twice a month and you know what I don't mind as it is designed for different locations than every-day casual drill ... Happy B-Day BB Tudor and All love to Pelagos Titanium :) Cheers folks and Thanks for everlasting know-how Andy!
Had a black bay S&G for 4 years now and bought a Rolex GMT rootbeer this year and believe it or not it’s the Tudor I find myself loving more. Honestly such a great watch and also why I’m thinking of buying a 58 blue or the original burgundy one. Epic watches for the money. Only wish they would get rid of them awful fake rivets and put the new t fit clasp on as I find it’s a difficult watch to get perfectly sized. Then it would be truly perfect
Definitely going to add a couple of Tudor watches in my Rolex, Omega, Patek Collection Tudor watch brand is growing on me big time must have it's Tudor time soon!
I own BB58 blue, BB58 bronze, and BB 36mm. I’ve bought a 1926 for my brother and seriously considering getting one for myself. I also sincerely believe that Tudor and the Black Bay (regardless of the version) is the best thing that happened to the Swiss watch industry in this century.
I really appreciate the Tudor line, I have tried though to get the BB58 from an official AD but I still havent got the call.... I did buy a GMT and is my every day watch.... I share the opinion that I can talk about watch history, having it on all the time and not worrying that I am wearing a small fortune on my wrist ( I do own two Rolex bought before today's madness).
At the risk of seeming extremely boring (I really am, my friends would tell me that if I had any) it has to be the BB58 black and guilt with the GMT a very close second.
Am I the only one who noticed the random "jittering" of the chronograph seconds hand when in operation? It's like it ticks well for a few ticks, then spazes out jumping back and forth a tick or 2 "jittering," then goes back to ticking normally until it does it again. Is it a phenomenon of the camera or am I missing something here?
Am I the only one who noticed the random "jittering" of the chronograph seconds hand when in operation? It's like it ticks well for a few ticks, then spazes out jumping back and forth a tick or 2 "jittering," then goes back to ticking normally until it does it again. Is it a phenomenon of the camera or am I missing something here?
My favorite Tudor: the BB 58 due to its slimness and diameter below 40 mm in relation to its water resistance, 200 m!. And it's accuracy and power reserve of more than 60h.
I got a BB58 925 last year. The use of silver is so unusual. Love the watch, and agree that Tudor is a legitimate substitute for Rolex. A good watch without the hype or wait
I Have a Tudor BB58 and although I own many luxury brands like Rolex Datejust and a Daytona panda, Omegas like Speedy, Planet Ocean 600M Co‑Axial Master Chronometer in orange, Breitling like the Navitimer and Bentley, Tissot's and Rado's, my favorite of all time is the BB58 by far, I enjoy wearing it almost every day! Thank you for your video, which makes me realize that I made a good decision purchasing one!
I always loved the Rolex Submariner, and as is typical, I finally was able to afford one this past year. Everything with Rolex and the ability to buy a submariner by walking into an AD was thrown out the door. I always loved the BB58, but I had preferred a sub. My other favorite Rolex is the GMT Master II. Well...that's a pipe dream as well. I *settled* for a Tudor BB GMT. While I love the watch, I'm not in love with it and I fell into the category of...buying something to settle the itch. In the end it did not (and I suggest to anyone, don't make an impulse buy!!!) I should have held out, saved, and purchased one if I ever found the right deal. I find it frustrating that by all accounts, the official word is that I now have to find an AD and start to build a relationship by purchasing time pieces I have absolutely no interest in. The industry for someone who finally put themselves in a position to afford one, has gone to shit. It's really, really, sad. So sad, that it almost makes me never want to buy a Rolex, the same way that Jay Leno will never buy a Ferrari.
Like yourself I have often enjoyed horology. I am so disgusting with the industry that I am buying a Garmin Instinct 2 smart Watch with unlimited battery now. There’s no way 99% of the people can afford this hobby. It’s no different than collecting cars at this point.
Years ago people went from the likes of buying tudor......then going up for the rolex purchase. ......nowadays people are getting the rolex then following up on the tudor.
I hear and agree with every word you have written. I'd set my heart on the two tone GMT. Of course that was a "pipe dream". However, I got lucky in that viewed the GMT in two tone alongside a two tone and chocolate dial Datejust and a two tone Yacht-Master with the chocolate dial. And you know what, I instantly went off the GMT. The Datejust didn't do anything for me but, the Yacht-Master blew me away. It's one of those watches in the catalogue that I didn't even give a second look. Buy boy, it is something else in the flesh. If you haven't seen one, can I urge you to go and have a peek at one. 🙂
@@ashestoashes3107 they’re following up with a Tudor because they can’t get the Rolex. I’m not crapping on Tudor. In fact some of their pieces are absolutely lovely and I do see myself buying another one. But in the same respect my father bought himself a submariner when he *made it*. I wanted to do the same for myself. He has a few Swiss time pieces, but as a kid I was always enamored with his sub date.
I have a BB58 Blue which I wear daily, and its shows. Ive just added a Chronograph reverse panda which is totally stunning. I feel more relaxed wearing my Tudors than my other most expensive watches. I don't wear them and i'm starting to feel what's the point of them.
My favorite Black Bay is the only one I own: 2021 TUDOR Black Bay GMT - Ref. 79830RB-0001. Complimenting it is my 1994 TUDOR Prince Oysterdate Submariner - Ref. 79090, with a blue dial and blue bezel. I’m torn between getting a Pelagos or the Black Bay Chronograph next - likely the chronograph will be next.
I have the Black Bay 36 with the silver dial and I love it. I have found that the older I get, the more I prefer the smaller watches. I would love to own a BB 58 in blue, but the BB36 was a gift from my wife and that makes it precious to me.
That black and gold one is exquisite, a bit small for me I reckon. I like the silver one as well but as i bang my watches against everything, I'd destroy it in an eyeblink. The bi-color chronograph even looks better than the Daytona
I have a Tudor S&G chrono. It is a serious watch in performance, comfort, and aesthetics, Really love wearing it, Does not get any love and that surprises me, precious metal Tudor chrono what's not to like??
I’d love to see something like a white dial on the regular black bay 58 (not chronograph) I’d also love to see them do more with the Pelagos perhaps a white dial with black bezel giving it a panda type look
Not a Tudor expert but I have a 12 month old Pelagos in my very small collection. It's a lovely watch and almost perfect in every sense. Thanks for the review.
The quality of the magnification and that of the details never stops to amaze me in these videos until the first day I saw them ... I wondered what kind of optical tool is used to make them, and i still do. I use a Samsung Galaxy S9+ for mine, but the difference is sky-high
The very first watch I bought was a Gen 1 Black Bay Bronze and i wouldn't change my choice 5 years latter. The only thing I wish it had was a bracelet of some kink other than the nato or leather straps even though they are cool and are very comfortable to wear.
Initially i thought tudor wouldnt fit me, it looked boring, old, uninspired. But the ad somewhat persuaded me to try one, so i tried on bb41. And wow i was surprised, it was so beautiful & fitting in my wrist but i didnt buy any. Now i'm a happy owner or bb chrono panda. The more i wear & look at it, the more i'm curious about all tudor lines. Tudor isnt blingy but somehow they cause happiness when you look at them in your wrist, not in the store display.
Disappointing that the contest to win the Black Bay is only open to residents of the US. Wish I’d have read the conditions before I entered and agreed for my details to be used for marketing purposes 🙁
Love my BB58, great price and sits on the wrist a lot nicer than the 41mm, in my opinion. Also a watch you can wear daily and not feel too flashy, as you do when you have a Rolex on.
The GMT is the best bang for the buck luxury tool watch on the market. Date window scares have driven the price down to nearly 1/10th a Rolex Pepsi on secondary. That can easily be fixed by Tudor as mine was and runs perfectly for 70 hours at +2. I love the size. I really don’t want them to make a 58 GMT in Pepsi color way if at all for that matter. It’s an all rounder GADA watch with complications and specs at a steal of a price.
Bought my 58 blue a couple months ago thinking I'd wear it for special occasions but has become my daily watch and sad for the days I take it off for other activities. It is so good
I only own the BB GMT, but i am definitely going to buy a second Tudor one day. Really doubting between the 58 and 58 Bronze.. anyone here that is wearing the latest 58 Bronze for a while already?
I have the bb bronze (brown dial) and the gmt. I have owned a Pelagos lhd and a ranger on the bund. I adore the gmt for daily wear - love the fact it harks back to the gmt tool watch ethos of the older Rolexes. The bb bronze is very cool and a real conversation piece in ad’s. I would love a cosc ranger. However, the gmt is so hard to beat - it wears much smaller and slimmer than the dimensions suggest. Awesome video and awesome brand. Get a cosc version of ant Tudor and you can’t really go wrong
I had one of the earlier eta’s on bracket but it never felt right so I sold it, but the black bay itch never went away so recently bought a BB bronze grey dial on nato and absolutely love it. The numerals at 3, 6, 9 and larger case size really is a wonderful gorgeous looking watch which is a keeper.
i had a tudor gmt and panda in 2020 and 2021 respectively, but both sold recently cause they felt like bricks in my wrist. especially I got used to my 114060 and my DJ41. with the money I bought a blue bb58 and it is perfect!
Great content! Rolex has certainly achieved the goal of creating the best affordable luxury brand with Tudor! The BB58 and BB GMT are my two grails. Cheers!
i'll put it this way, compared to 5 digit and previous iterations of the Rolex GMT, the Tudor is the 'smarter' buy. Why pay more for a used, beat up watch, when pound for pound the Tudor is 'better'? 6 digit Rolex GMT is a diff. ballgame- those are luxury wrist jewelry!
@@timemeasured9137 hopefully they release a GMT_58 with a lovely gilt dial, Pepsi or Coke bezel (with choice of oyster or jubilee bracelets.) One can only dream! They'd probably be reluctant because it may potentially outdo the current Rolex GMTs as far as looks are concerned (especially with lack of cyclops!)
The original ETA red bezel on the vintage strap is what you think of when you think of the BB, Ive bought it twice, after selling for the new version but the new version missing the smiley face and bigger wasn't for me (bought my first one from you!)
Love everything about my BB GMT. Many say that it is too thick and bulky. I love the heft and the substantial feel of it. I also don’t mind the faux rivets. They are much less noticeable in person (when not focused on in a TH-cam video) and actually add a bit of character to the watch. So what that they are not actual rivets holding the links together? So much about the design of a watch is about aesthetics, and Tudor got a lot right with this piece. I can’t wait to put it on in the morning.
Thanks Andrew for another great piece ! Mine are my GMT and my Pelagos FXD. If I could afford a third it would be a vintage 1976 Submariner 9411/0 but at approx £11000 my wife would string me up by the neck!
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My first luxury watch was a 70th birthday present for myself last November and pondered on which watch from the black bay line I could purchase. The staff at the AD in Nottingham really took care of me and the whole experience was 5 star. After looking and trying on numerous of black bay's I purchased the Black bay GMT After 3 months of ownership I'm still in love with it like a first date as a school boy. So summing up yes I would love a Rolex but I would likely be pushing up daisy's before I got one so for me. I went for a Tudor which is in my opinion is a better option for me than Rolex at least I can wear it anywhere without being fearful for my life.
70th birthday, what took you so long? 😎
@@skoffco my only watch was a quartz Tag link two-tone had it for 30+ years then in 2021 bought my first automatic then shit happens now I have over 25 watches and growing 🙂
Not competitors really are they? If you buy into tudor, the rolex group wins anyway. Tudors market then expands, then they become the norm at 5-7k, whilst allowing rolex to move all their ranges to 15k+. Its a marketing win-win for rolex. You said it the wrap up, when you can now rationalise why you wanted tudor and didnt want rolex (but still paid them)
Rolex actually doesn’t own Tudor. It’s the Hans Wildorf foundation that owns Tudor and Rolex.
I agree that they aren’t competitors from the consumer perspective too. The styles are similar, but I like almost all the Tudor versions better. I can afford the Rolex, but the waiting list game is nauseating and not fun. I can pay aftermarket prices, but then I’d rather get a vintage reference. At that point, I’m deciding between two very similar watches: a vintage Rolex or a modern Tudor (Pepsi for example). I want both…I may just get both and have one I baby/collect and one I can really wear. If you can’t afford both or you’re not a collector, the Tudor is a no brainer you’ll never be sad about.
I have a Tudor BB 41 with the Blue bezel and I always want to wear it above all my other watches. I love it. Tudor offers the best all round package in my opinion. Possibly going to look at the Chrono or GMT next but I know I’ll always want to wear my BB.
@8:30 "I wear it in the garden. I wear it on a dog walk. I don't wear it in bed though. That would be ridiculous." 🤣🤣🤣 Are you drawing reference to my fake daytona series vides? Good one there. Have always enjoyed your videos and this just gave it a kick. 👍🏻
Love my Tudors!!! Great watches in their own right. I’m not a part of the BB58 “smaller is better “crowd because I have big 8.25 inch wrists… but if the smaller watches bring more into the Tudor fold, I’m all for it. The BB41 base works well for me. I thought I would have trouble finding a watch I love more than my BBGMT .. but the Chrono Reverse Panda gives it a run for my wrist time. Both watches are very easy to breathe in new life by putting them on color matched CrafterBlue curved-end rubber straps.
100% i think most people in the community are just rehashing what people say on forums and youtube "smaller is better". And it happens, these reviewers and watch writers have abnormally small wrists (most of them have under 6.5inch wrist, if you pay attention to them).. But i know most men in the real world don't have wrists that small
@@benficaM8888 yup… lots of girly wristed reviewers. It takes all sorts and now they have a midsize Tudor dive watch.
Agreed. I went into an AD to buy a BB58 in black and left with the 41mm instead as it just looked better on my wrist.
@@benficaM8888 Thank God someone said it. Went in to look at watches recently and thought there was something wrong with me, everything reviewers talk about is so tiny.
Whats the difference between bb41 and bb58? Besides size? Is 58 in house movement and 41 eta?
After 11 months that I bought my BB GMT, I love it like the first day. Everything works perfectly and the accuracy is more than impressive. Thanks for another excellent video.
......and ONE reason why they should not..... once decided on a Rolex, nothing else will do, nothing else will fill that space, no other brand has the same reputation and standing. Every story I have heard about taking something else inevitably ends in disappointment. Any substitute or temporary purchase is still not the real thing, every time you look at your wrist you do not see the word Rolex, your heart will sink. Modern Tudors are not Rolex, they are their own thing. Buy Tudor for Tudor not because it is 'close' to something else. You will still always want that something else.
I enjoy my iwc mark 18 more than any Rolex or Tudor, in fact it's the first watch I choose. There are watches and brands out there that give you more enjoyment than Rolex.
@@coffeeboyclips1973 I completely agree and everyone has their own perfect brand and your choice of IWC mark 18 is an excellent watch. I love that look/style so much that I have a similar looking watch in the Sinn 556i. My comment was challenging the headline that Rolex should be worried by Tudor. Enjoy !
@@soundssimple1 always buy the watch you want because you will always be thinking about it and eventually will end up getting it. Sinn 556 look really nice, was close to buying the blue version. I've got a Tudor bb58 but bought it because I liked the watch, I wouldn't have bought it if I wanted a Rolex.
Well said!
Love the whole BB range tbh, but for me the 58 OG wins it! It was my first ‘luxury’ watch & has a lot to answer for given the number of other pieces that have followed…! 👍😀🍻
BB58 looks great in person and wears awesome. I was kind of meh when I saw the releases online, but once I got to handle one in person, it was decided I needed one lol.
@@grahamcarr17 Not to the tier of Rolex, Omega, etc. But it's luxury in the eyes of the general public.
@@grahamcarr17 It’s luxury enough for the likes of me
@@grahamcarr17 You can buy a Timex for $100 or BB58 for $4000... If that ain't luxury idk what is
@Rocky Raccoon What do define as a luxury brand? I assume from your content that you are a Swiss timepiece efficianado? If not, I think we'll take advice from the experts. The experts who confirm, like 99% of the rest of us, that Tudor is and has always been a luxury brand. Read your history of Hans Wilsdorf. You might learn something 😊
The GMT and black Chrono are hard to beat. Not just in the Tudor line up.
Yea if the Gmt didn't have the common date wheel issue it would be hard to beat.
I believe they resolved that problem
@@tonymontana5052 that's long since been sorted. Never had an issue and the time it keeps is spot on.
El'Gordo me neither. That issue was solved.
@@tonymontana5052…if needed, Tudor will just change the complete movement, even after warranty 🤷🏻♂️ So….
A watch I've owned and sometimes regret selling was my Tudor Fastrider. Great watch. Currently I own a BB Bronze 43 with the Slate Grey dial & a BB Heritage two tone. Makes the collection feel complete..... for now. I love what Tudor is doing with "other" materials like ceramic and colors. Maybe a Chrono or black ceramic. Excellent brand.
The GMT is my favorite, it is the splash of blue and red that do it for me. If only Tudor would make a watch similar to the Explorer II (polar face) they would have me hook, line and sinker.
I’ve had a few Tudors in my time, including a couple of Black Bays, but for me, the one that stands out the most, the one that surpasses its Rolex counterpart, it’s the Black Bay GMT. Subtle where the Rolex is flash, boldly quiet where the Rolex is shouting, and offering a movement with great accuracy and an excellent power reserve, it’s the only Tudor that’s made a permanent spot in my collection and one that is always a joy to wear. No color bleed, no cyclops, no polished center links or jangly jubilee bracelet, no waiting list. It’s my favorite GMT watch design of all time. Though, admittedly, I’ve been eyeing the Black Bay 58 in blue to sneak into the watch box as well, as I’ve always wanted a blue snowflake Tudor Submariner, but don’t want to mortgage my house to get one.
The GMT and Chrono are my favorite looking Tudors, possible favorite looking watches in general. But like you said, they need to make a 58 sized version of all their watches! I know GMT and Chrono in that size is not easy but I can dream! Until then, I’ll rock my 58 with pride!
A chrono and GMT in 39mm isn't difficult. ETA make a 25mm GMT movement, Sinn use it in their 857 GMT. Omega have a Speedy 38mm chrono, I own one. 🙂
@@robertjohnson9971 yeah but in house from Tudor is different than ETA. I hear you though
Everything depends of your wrist size. I own a BB Black (41mm.) and the BB GMT and at the same time I tried the BB 58 and it was too small on my 8 inch wrist.
@@nachovalenti exactly
Having always hated gold watches, I was completely and utterly surprised to fall in love with the BB Chrono S&G on the leather strap - bund removed. It's totally different from my other watches and yet fits right in with them.
Soooo spooky that I bought my first Tudor (S&G Chrono on leather strap) on the very same hour this video was posted.
Although being lucky enough to own several more expensive watches I've not taken this off or stopped looking at it since I walked home with it (well obviously it will come off for bed)...
I do like the BBs. Had a few and now only have the BB58 925. What a star player it is too.
Own several Black Bays.. My favorite is the Original ETA version with the Red or Black bezel. I own both. The 58 Blue and the 43mm Bronze are also in my collection. Just a great watch.
I actually prefer my 58 blue to a modern Rolex. I’m old enough to remember old Rolex’s in the shop windows and the people who used to buy them. The ones without the tacky engraved rehaut rings that are usually wonky. They we’re bought by people who work hard and done well or for a special occasion. Once bought they we’re worn and enjoyed and they looked cool. This is where Tudor is now and it’s nice to see. People buying Rolex’s for fashion or sticking them away while banging on about values is all a bit sad and boring.
What do you mean wonky? Are they misaligned?
The Rolex Daytona is now mainly bought by people who don't know anything about watches, or actually love watches, but just as status symbols to post on their instagrams. Covered all in diamonds and look like gaudy toys for little girls. Sold by ADs like Philip Marco in Rodeo Drive who's main clientel are dumb rappers now. Same like Richard Millie plastic watches(that you can't even tell the time on) that he sells to dumb rappers like JayZ for 2 million dollars. Rolex, APs, Patek...they don't give one frack about watch lovers anymore. They care about celebrities buying(and advertising for them to the other rich dummies online) ugly, gaudy, or overpriced watches as "luxury" status symbols only. Its similar to Louis Vuitton. They switch from actual quality many decades ago, to basically fake leather canvas that falls apart in the sun or rain, but now mainly marketed to basketball players and rappers who only care about status "labels". I would never save up to buy a Rolex now. Even for free i would sell it and buy something else. They don't respect the "common" folk anymore, or actual people that actually love watches, and they are laughing all the way to the bank. My "Rolex" is a Longines Hydroconquest.
@@melody3741 at least half the ones I’ve looked at are slightly misaligned at the 12 o’clock position. It’s not that noticeable but once you notice it I think it would bug you in ownership.
@@JesusPerez-iw3ey couldn’t agree more. Rolex is a fashion brand now unfortunately. Longines make some beautiful watches 👌🏼good choice 👍🏼
Rolex have the best bracelets in the galaxy but their brand is in the twilight zone. Buy a blancpain and stay on earth or get a Tudor. Can’t go wrong
Tudor black bay 36 is my thing. I thought the rolex explorer was perfect but the flaw is in adjusting the time. When I want to adjust the time on rolex, it just never can get set into the exact minute that i want it to; say i want to set it to 2.15, went I click in the crown, it will fumble a bit and go out of place, it really get annoying when the seconds hand and minute hand couldnt get perfectly in sync.
You don't get that in an ETA movement...
Stop showing the gilt bb58 plz. I'm having regret buying the blue one! On a serious note the bb58 is the best watch you can actually buy. Rolex msrp is a myth along with PP and AP. You can go to your boutique and buy these out of the case. I may just get the gilt one to go along with its blue brother.
Fantastic journalism! Education & thought!!!!
Black Bay 58 black is the best all around diver on the market for the exact reasons you mentioned.
Great tribute to an awesome line of watches. I picked up a BB41 date with the steel bezel after I sold my BB58. The 58 felt too small for me and I didn’t like the gilt. But that’s what’s so great about the Black Bay, there’s one for every taste.
100% agree.
I truly think that a black bay 58 is cooler than a sub. The sub is the most unimaginative luxury watch to get. It's the go to watch that uncles and aunties wear. The Tudor black bay chrono is better than a daytona. It has a date, something the Daytona doesn't have. The only thing that the Daytona has is its resale price. So by having one on your wrist, its coolness comes from the fact you "got it earlier at a much lower price" and you feel smug about it.
Well put, not to mention the Tudor BB Chrono has double the water resistance vs the Daytona.
not better than daytona. If you look closely, the second hand for the chrono is so jittery in Tudor vs Rolex or any speedmaster. It shows Tudor has third rate movements. But either way Rolex wins if you buy Tudor because their parent group is still getting the money.
Nonsense
Not EVERY watch needs a date window. I feel like it throws off the balance of lots of watches.
Its nice to have but not a drawback,it is .....what it is.
I adore the 43mm BBB. Not just because I’m a big guy, but I think the slate gray dial with the bronze case is the best color combo they have. I’ve had my for nearly a year now and I wear it more than any other watch in my collection. And the patina adds so much character.
Love the videos!!
I own Tudor Prince Oysterdate with. Brown dial,gold
baton hour markers ,gold bezel with brown insert.cyclops over the date @ 3 o’clock,all gold plated.I bought it in 1976 from Mappin&Webb in their Jan sale.I still have it and wear it regularly..one of the best looking Tudor watches out there.
I own the same BB58 you do and I agree with you 1000%. It is perfect in every way and it is also as close as I will ever come to owning a brand new 4 digit sub (unless I invent a time machine). I wear it daily and it has ended my desire to own any additional dive watches.
Have you invented that time machine yet?
@@Anonymouslyme1 LOL. Not yet, but I am still wearing my BB58 daily and I still love it. Definitely my sentimental favorite of my watch collection.
I have the Rolex Sub Date 16610 that have owned for 20 years and both the Black/Gilt and Blue Tudor BB58s. Fantastic trilogy and they all share wrist time. The Tudors are fantastic quality, have super, robust in-house movements, with a vintage vibe and still portray that Rolex-esque class.
I only have personal experience with my ETA based 41 with the blue bezel. So I guess that’s my favorite.
No fake rivets. Smiley text. Rose on the dial. Call it vanity, but the no rivets bracelet alone was enough to steer me away from the in-house version.
Love that GMT, though.
Love my Tudor bb, I was close to going for the gmt but it felt a bit too thick for my wrist.
I definitely made the right choice with my BB41mm.
I’ve got a GMT is overly bulky. It doesn’t fit under shirts, or suits for work and though I’ve got a 9.5” wrist and am still very aware I’m wearing it due to weight
man, i would love a smaller gmt
I had delivery of my BB58 39mm on Thursday, 16/2/22 from Ernest Jones plus a Wolf Box.
Words cannot describe it’s appearance, presence and beauty. I’m over the moon my watch is receiving such praise.
Yessss to the 58 versions of GMT and chrono - hopefully thin as possible too
The only critique with my Panda is its hard to read late in the day. Make the arms red or black. The reverse Panda has white arms that pick up on the black face.
I recently put on my panda dial big block and it reminded me why for 31 years now it’s my favourite. A close second is my BB58
got 2 Tudor's (Pelagos LHD in Titanium and mentioned new BB 2021 Chronograph Panda - Love them both, Love them even more than my Sea-Dweller dual-tone (also 2021). I do own 3 IWC's as well and Omega Diver 300 Titanium but you know what ... I'll tell you which watch I wear the most and which I speaks to me the most out of all my 7 proper watches - Tudor Pelagos LHD. I'm not having particularly small wrist and I'm a big big fan of 43-up size watches (hence I love my Big Pilot 43 titanium purchased one month ago from WatchFinder Brent Cross) but my Pelagos is so comfy ... so cozy and so "every-day" comfortable overall I cannot even think of sparing this one with any other I own. I just love Tudor(s) and I hope one day they will beat the huge hype about Rolex. My Sea-Dweller is on my wrist like once or twice a month and you know what I don't mind as it is designed for different locations than every-day casual drill ...
Happy B-Day BB Tudor and All love to Pelagos Titanium :) Cheers folks and Thanks for everlasting know-how Andy!
Had a black bay S&G for 4 years now and bought a Rolex GMT rootbeer this year and believe it or not it’s the Tudor I find myself loving more. Honestly such a great watch and also why I’m thinking of buying a 58 blue or the original burgundy one. Epic watches for the money. Only wish they would get rid of them awful fake rivets and put the new t fit clasp on as I find it’s a difficult watch to get perfectly sized. Then it would be truly perfect
Definitely going to add a couple of Tudor watches in my Rolex, Omega, Patek Collection Tudor watch brand is growing on me big time must have it's Tudor time soon!
I own BB58 blue, BB58 bronze, and BB 36mm. I’ve bought a 1926 for my brother and seriously considering getting one for myself. I also sincerely believe that Tudor and the Black Bay (regardless of the version) is the best thing that happened to the Swiss watch industry in this century.
Bought my BB58 yesterday n i absolutely LOVE it. Its got hype but in a smaller package n it being understated is the best part.
I really wish they would put out a 58 version of the GMT.
I really appreciate the Tudor line, I have tried though to get the BB58 from an official AD but I still havent got the call.... I did buy a GMT and is my every day watch.... I share the opinion that I can talk about watch history, having it on all the time and not worrying that I am wearing a small fortune on my wrist ( I do own two Rolex bought before today's madness).
Tudor is absolutely crushing it. Love the channel. 👍
At the risk of seeming extremely boring (I really am, my friends would tell me that if I had any) it has to be the BB58 black and guilt with the GMT a very close second.
Am I the only one who noticed the random "jittering" of the chronograph seconds hand when in operation? It's like it ticks well for a few ticks, then spazes out jumping back and forth a tick or 2 "jittering," then goes back to ticking normally until it does it again. Is it a phenomenon of the camera or am I missing something here?
Am I the only one who noticed the random "jittering" of the chronograph seconds hand when in operation? It's like it ticks well for a few ticks, then spazes out jumping back and forth a tick or 2 "jittering," then goes back to ticking normally until it does it again. Is it a phenomenon of the camera or am I missing something here?
My favorite Tudor: the BB 58 due to its slimness and diameter below 40 mm in relation to its water resistance, 200 m!. And it's accuracy and power reserve of more than 60h.
I got a BB58 925 last year. The use of silver is so unusual. Love the watch, and agree that Tudor is a legitimate substitute for Rolex. A good watch without the hype or wait
I’m surprised that you didn’t mention the 7922R, being the watch that essentially set the BB on the way to being what it is today.
I Have a Tudor BB58 and although I own many luxury brands like Rolex Datejust and a Daytona panda, Omegas like Speedy, Planet Ocean 600M Co‑Axial Master Chronometer in orange, Breitling like the Navitimer and Bentley, Tissot's and Rado's, my favorite of all time is the BB58 by far, I enjoy wearing it almost every day! Thank you for your video, which makes me realize that I made a good decision purchasing one!
I always loved the Rolex Submariner, and as is typical, I finally was able to afford one this past year. Everything with Rolex and the ability to buy a submariner by walking into an AD was thrown out the door. I always loved the BB58, but I had preferred a sub. My other favorite Rolex is the GMT Master II. Well...that's a pipe dream as well. I *settled* for a Tudor BB GMT. While I love the watch, I'm not in love with it and I fell into the category of...buying something to settle the itch. In the end it did not (and I suggest to anyone, don't make an impulse buy!!!) I should have held out, saved, and purchased one if I ever found the right deal.
I find it frustrating that by all accounts, the official word is that I now have to find an AD and start to build a relationship by purchasing time pieces I have absolutely no interest in. The industry for someone who finally put themselves in a position to afford one, has gone to shit. It's really, really, sad. So sad, that it almost makes me never want to buy a Rolex, the same way that Jay Leno will never buy a Ferrari.
I feel you. I little by little rich the point of fxxx Rolex for the very same reasons.
Like yourself I have often enjoyed horology. I am so disgusting with the industry that I am buying a Garmin Instinct 2 smart Watch with unlimited battery now. There’s no way 99% of the people can afford this hobby. It’s no different than collecting cars at this point.
Years ago people went from the likes of buying tudor......then going up for the rolex purchase. ......nowadays people are getting the rolex then following up on the tudor.
I hear and agree with every word you have written. I'd set my heart on the two tone GMT. Of course that was a "pipe dream". However, I got lucky in that viewed the GMT in two tone alongside a two tone and chocolate dial Datejust and a two tone Yacht-Master with the chocolate dial. And you know what, I instantly went off the GMT. The Datejust didn't do anything for me but, the Yacht-Master blew me away. It's one of those watches in the catalogue that I didn't even give a second look. Buy boy, it is something else in the flesh. If you haven't seen one, can I urge you to go and have a peek at one. 🙂
@@ashestoashes3107 they’re following up with a Tudor because they can’t get the Rolex. I’m not crapping on Tudor. In fact some of their pieces are absolutely lovely and I do see myself buying another one. But in the same respect my father bought himself a submariner when he *made it*. I wanted to do the same for myself. He has a few Swiss time pieces, but as a kid I was always enamored with his sub date.
I have a BB58 Blue which I wear daily, and its shows. Ive just added a Chronograph reverse panda which is totally stunning. I feel more relaxed wearing my Tudors than my other most expensive watches. I don't wear them and i'm starting to feel what's the point of them.
Favorite Tudor is the Black Bay 79220N.
ETA movement, with the rose logo on the dial, with the smiley text:)
I got blue Pelagos and black bay 41. While the Pelagos is a great summer watch there is something special in BB41 black dial. Love Tudor watches
Stupid clickbait title aside, Tudor is doing exactly what Rolex wanted it to do from the very beginning. Marketing genius.
My favorite Black Bay is the only one I own: 2021 TUDOR Black Bay GMT - Ref. 79830RB-0001. Complimenting it is my 1994 TUDOR Prince Oysterdate Submariner - Ref. 79090, with a blue dial and blue bezel. I’m torn between getting a Pelagos or the Black Bay Chronograph next - likely the chronograph will be next.
Watching this with my BB GMT on my wrist :)
What Do you have for Wrist Circum. Because i'm Looking for It
I absolutely love my BB GMT. I have a medium size wrist, so it is indeed a bit thick, but that honestly doesn't bother me.
I have the Black Bay 36 with the silver dial and I love it. I have found that the older I get, the more I prefer the smaller watches. I would love to own a BB 58 in blue, but the BB36 was a gift from my wife and that makes it precious to me.
agree, I have a sub 16610 and a BB36 blue dial, the BB is my daily wearer, 36 fits perfect
That black and gold one is exquisite, a bit small for me I reckon. I like the silver one as well but as i bang my watches against everything, I'd destroy it in an eyeblink. The bi-color chronograph even looks better than the Daytona
Thank you for subtly requesting a 58 GMT/Chrono! If they launched that it would be an instant buy!
So many many great tudor watches, black bay 36/41, blackbay 58, black bay chrono, black bwy gmt, Tudor Royal.
I have a Tudor S&G chrono. It is a serious watch in performance, comfort, and aesthetics, Really love wearing it, Does not get any love and that surprises me, precious metal Tudor chrono what's not to like??
I’d love to see something like a white dial on the regular black bay 58 (not chronograph) I’d also love to see them do more with the Pelagos perhaps a white dial with black bezel giving it a panda type look
Not a Tudor expert but I have a 12 month old Pelagos in my very small collection. It's a lovely watch and almost perfect in every sense. Thanks for the review.
I don't care what anyone say about the bb58, to me it is perfection and I hope future releases from tudor are on this case size.
The quality of the magnification and that of the details never stops to amaze me in these videos until the first day I saw them ... I wondered what kind of optical tool is used to make them, and i still do. I use a Samsung Galaxy S9+ for mine, but the difference is sky-high
I currently own the GMT. I love this one in blue. The different metal used to highlight the blue makes it pop!
Hoping they launch the bb chrono in a smaller size and few other color options. A gilt dial bb58 chrono will be marvelous
The very first watch I bought was a Gen 1 Black Bay Bronze and i wouldn't change my choice 5 years latter. The only thing I wish it had was a bracelet of some kink other than the nato or leather straps even though they are cool and are very comfortable to wear.
Thought possibly corrected now, it's hard to put that GMT on any "best" list since so many people had the date issue and had to have it sent back.
Initially i thought tudor wouldnt fit me, it looked boring, old, uninspired.
But the ad somewhat persuaded me to try one, so i tried on bb41.
And wow i was surprised, it was so beautiful & fitting in my wrist but i didnt buy any.
Now i'm a happy owner or bb chrono panda. The more i wear & look at it, the more i'm curious about all tudor lines.
Tudor isnt blingy but somehow they cause happiness when you look at them in your wrist, not in the store display.
Disappointing that the contest to win the Black Bay is only open to residents of the US. Wish I’d have read the conditions before I entered and agreed for my details to be used for marketing purposes 🙁
BB58 925 is the perfect piece Tudor has made in the line ..... experimental new metal and price point that makes sense for its target customers
Love my BB58, great price and sits on the wrist a lot nicer than the 41mm, in my opinion. Also a watch you can wear daily and not feel too flashy, as you do when you have a Rolex on.
The GMT is the best bang for the buck luxury tool watch on the market. Date window scares have driven the price down to nearly 1/10th a Rolex Pepsi on secondary. That can easily be fixed by Tudor as mine was and runs perfectly for 70 hours at +2. I love the size. I really don’t want them to make a 58 GMT in Pepsi color way if at all for that matter. It’s an all rounder GADA watch with complications and specs at a steal of a price.
I've just bought the bb58 blue on steel a week ago.It is my first Tudor, but not my last one! Best regards Oni
Great video - love those Tudors.
My favourite Tudor is the same one as yours.
It’s really the top dog
Why w outdoor Rolex worried about Tudor being good when they’re owned by the same organization
Love my BBGMT. The Pepsi bezel gives it a playful look that I don’t get from my other GMT (Seiko MM600 Spring Drive).
Bought my 58 blue a couple months ago thinking I'd wear it for special occasions but has become my daily watch and sad for the days I take it off for other activities. It is so good
I only own the BB GMT, but i am definitely going to buy a second Tudor one day. Really doubting between the 58 and 58 Bronze.. anyone here that is wearing the latest 58 Bronze for a while already?
I have the bb bronze (brown dial) and the gmt. I have owned a Pelagos lhd and a ranger on the bund. I adore the gmt for daily wear - love the fact it harks back to the gmt tool watch ethos of the older Rolexes. The bb bronze is very cool and a real conversation piece in ad’s. I would love a cosc ranger. However, the gmt is so hard to beat - it wears much smaller and slimmer than the dimensions suggest. Awesome video and awesome brand. Get a cosc version of ant Tudor and you can’t really go wrong
Why not the BB58 Blue? It's amazing
In the last month I got the Black bay chrono panda, the Black bay ceramic, and the Black bay 925, amazing watches!!!
Bro you have some serious coin to buy all 3 watches in one month! Congrats
@@mrlong6267 and good credit 😉
My coworker has the Bronze and it's the reason I'm watching your videos. It's stunning and unique
Tudor s&g chrono shine out i own 1 back in 2018...waiting for the novelty of full gold chrono in crocodile strap
I had one of the earlier eta’s on bracket but it never felt right so I sold it, but the black bay itch never went away so recently bought a BB bronze grey dial on nato and absolutely love it. The numerals at 3, 6, 9 and larger case size really is a wonderful gorgeous looking watch which is a keeper.
The first BB58 (Black and Guilt.... like yours) is still the best one. By a clear country mile. An instant classic!!
Shame that my BB Steel didn’t get selected but P01 deserves some attention too :)
That BB steel is perfection. It's probably the most versatile in the lineup.
@@59thfsaviation79 I think the BB steel is my favorite as well as I really like having the date function as well as the look of the bezel.
Tudor is working very well, my favorite is the Chrono Panda beautiful watch, now there are lists there too.
got the gmt ..and lhd pelagos..awesome watches ..
Your writing and delivery are excellent!
i had a tudor gmt and panda in 2020 and 2021 respectively, but both sold recently cause they felt like bricks in my wrist. especially I got used to my 114060 and my DJ41. with the money I bought a blue bb58 and it is perfect!
Great content! Rolex has certainly achieved the goal of creating the best affordable luxury brand with Tudor! The BB58 and BB GMT are my two grails. Cheers!
i'll put it this way, compared to 5 digit and previous iterations of the Rolex GMT, the Tudor is the 'smarter' buy. Why pay more for a used, beat up watch, when pound for pound the Tudor is 'better'? 6 digit Rolex GMT is a diff. ballgame- those are luxury wrist jewelry!
@@sskumariyer I agree with you 100%
@@sskumariyer I agree, well said!
@@timemeasured9137 hopefully they release a GMT_58 with a lovely gilt dial, Pepsi or Coke bezel (with choice of oyster or jubilee bracelets.) One can only dream! They'd probably be reluctant because it may potentially outdo the current Rolex GMTs as far as looks are concerned (especially with lack of cyclops!)
@@sskumariyer Wow! A guilt dial with a coke bezel screams a grand slam and simply pure class!!!!
I have the GMT and P01. Both are stunners on their own right.
Excellent review. Great to be reminded of the jewels Tudor has made…
The original ETA red bezel on the vintage strap is what you think of when you think of the BB, Ive bought it twice, after selling for the new version but the new version missing the smiley face and bigger wasn't for me (bought my first one from you!)
Love everything about my BB GMT. Many say that it is too thick and bulky. I love the heft and the substantial feel of it. I also don’t mind the faux rivets. They are much less noticeable in person (when not focused on in a TH-cam video) and actually add a bit of character to the watch. So what that they are not actual rivets holding the links together? So much about the design of a watch is about aesthetics, and Tudor got a lot right with this piece. I can’t wait to put it on in the morning.
I quite like the faux rivets myself!
Thanks Andrew for another great piece !
Mine are my GMT and my Pelagos FXD. If I could afford a third it would be a vintage 1976 Submariner 9411/0 but at approx £11000 my wife would string me up by the neck!
I wasn’t sure when I requested one. But after owning it, I love my BB58 in blue
Because they are actually available to buy?