ROLEX vs TUDOR GMT Battle Rolex Explorer II 42mm vs Tudor Black Bay Pro & Black Bay GMT Pepsi
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- ROLEX vs TUDOR GMT Battle Rolex Explorer II 42mm vs Tudor Black Bay Pro & Black Bay GMT Pepsi
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"People who cannot afford the Rolex get the Tudor". What about those of us who can afford both, but prefer the look of the Tudor and who cannot be bothered to engage in the Rolex retail bullsh*t?
I have the BB GMT and, except for the lack of an on-the-fly adjustment to the clasp, it’s a perfect watch for me. I don’t mind the thickness and it looks great on the bracelet, leather, or on a NATO.
U look great on the bracelet
I took it off the bracelet and like leather velcro straps, that sinch down the watch. I love it!
I am sure if you can afford a $4k plus Tudor, you can also afford a Rolex.
I have a Sub, a Breitling Superocean, a quartz Tag Heuer Formula 1, and am going to add the Tudor GMT.
Frankly, the best looking watch of the group is the Tudor GMT.
Thanks for watching guys. Please forgive any video/ audio quality issues. This was filmed at The jomashop headquarters and I'm still working out kinks in the video production. Thanks, Chris
I own Zenith and Tudor and for me I made my choices not based on $$$, I bought what I like. 😊
I think that to assume that people buy Tudors because they can't afford a Rolex is painting the watch community with a very broad mistaken brush. I have a large collection of Tudors, omegas, GSs and more because I prefer variety over a few Rolexes. Also Some of us have a self imposed spending limit on what we choose to buy.
IMO
1-BB GMT
2-BB PRO.
3-Rolex Explorer.
Awesome video. Amazing to see these 3 together. 41mm on the BB is such a brilliant size. And the Pepsi Bezel makes it the clear winner. Cheers.
I disagree
I think 99% of people would agree that the BB GMT IS an homage to vintage Pepsi GMTs. The bezel is aluminium and the bezel colour reminiscent of vintage, pre-ceramic GMT Masters.
Not sure if you've ever handled a modern Rolex BLRO GMT but the colour of the bezel is so much more different and does have crown guards and a ceramic bezel.
Also
"Tudor is the poor man's rolex"
LOL
Have you been living in a cave? 😂😂😂 this isn't 1970s mate
The bb pro looks better to me than the explorer ii. I agree on the Pepsi, it's too common looking.
Thanks for the great video. I disagree about the Tudor Pepsi. It's stainless steel like it's vintage counterpart. The modern Rolex Pepsi is more difficult to get than the Modern Explorer 2 so I think it has its place. Not for the small wristed but a great time piece.
Hmm, I actually think the BB Pro and the BB Pepsi are exactly the same thickness. And it seems so in your video as well, until you suddenly start measuring lower down the crystal on the Pro, then it suddenly is thinner 🤷♂️
Great comparison video you have made. But there is one Tudor GMT watch that IMO beats all these 3 GMT, though it's really to my own taste. It's the GMT S&G aka root beer. I have bought the black bay pro first and like it over the rolex explorer 1 and 2. This watch somehow led me to buy another GMT watch which is the tudor GMT s&g. And I love it so much that I've been wearing the root beer daily and neglecting the black bay pro to the extend I'm considering selling my BB Pro now.
I would have to agree with you. I picked one up recently and absolutely love it. I definitly think its a watch that has to be tried in person to be appreciated.
I agree with JJ and getting the Tudor NATO strap for me has transformed the watch. These straps although not cheap at £140 approx are real quality, made in France and amazingly comfortable. I think there is a utube video about their factory. Anyway good luck to all BB GMT lovers, and best wishes from the Emerald Isle
All 3 would make a fantastic addition to my gmt collection.
Saying a person has to buy a Tudor because he can't afford a Rolex is absolutely not true.
That's like saying a person has to buy a $60k Toyota 4Runner Limited or TRD or $85K Toyota Sequoia has to buy a Toyota becuse he can't afford a Lexus.
I bought the Black Bay Pro because being a Army Veteran the yellow and black are the US Army uniform colors and also for the Cavalry.
Wait.... Is Rolex selling a GMT with an aluminum bezel? I thought they were only selling the newly released 2018 ceramic version. I personally think the Tudor GMT looks more like the 16710, 1675, or older GMT Master than the current Rolex Pepsi GMT.
I'm in a similar position with the no date sub and the pelagos 39. I'm swayed towards the pelagos and saving a bunch of cash.
Love my tudor gmt just have the 2 tudors over the rolex explorer 11 2 watch collection
You can't really get a GMT Master from a Rolex AD now my local AD has the BB GMT Pepsi listed on their website as available.
Got to say I prefer the Tudors. I do think BB GMTs dial is better finished off to a higher quality than the pro, firstly, the black spot in the centre of the hands looks messy and lastly, the applied indices don’t have silver boarders. Also can’t the bb gmt do 3 time zones, pro is 2. So BB GMT for me
The Tudor GMT is an homage (if not reissue) of the 1st GMT Master 6542 from the 1950s. You need to do more research.
Great video but going to have to disagree. I actually think the Pepsi GMT is the best bang for buck. You can also buy an on the fly class for it now for not an awful lot of money so you have the adjustment you need. I love the other two watches the pro and the Rolex but don’t see the point in spending the money on the Rolex. I think the pro looks too much like the Rolex and I’d rather go for that . for me the GMT easily the best bang for buck and best looking of the three just my opinion.
All great watches! I’m on the waitlist for an Explorer II polar but I was able to purchase the Rolex TT Rootbeer at retail- I love it but I want a more tooly gmt. I guess I’d rather wait and get what I want (the Rolex) rather than compromise on a substitute 😎. Great comparison and best regards.
I have both Tudors and had the Explorer II polar. The only problem with Tudors is Tickness.
The bezel is 48 click so you can track half hour timezones (like India etc.) with it. You can't do thata with any modern Rolex as they have 24 clicks.
Nice video chris!
I just had a look that Rolex GMT Pepsi with no crown guards is the 1955 version Which Tudors Pepsi is inspired by
top quality. BTW good review.
Great comparison
Pro hands down....
It's not a question of price but of availability when it comes the Rolex Explorer II
Why is it EVERY watch review i see the vlogger goes on about the thickness of a Tudor? If you're suprised by and dislike the thickness of a BB then stop reviewing Tudor! Every Tudor BB is relatively the same thickness! Its what defines the watch for me and its what makes it different from anything else - the Tudor BB is a tool, its what makes the watch brilliant - i for one celebrate the strength and masculinity of Tudor. Rather you didnt make the video on the brand than continue harping on the same point. Get new material. Sorry i like your videos a lot but its true...
You stated Tudor make watches that you can't get from Rolex, hints why you don't like the Tudor Pepsi GMT. ....... News flash the Pepsi GMT from Rolex from a AD is and will never happen ......really that's why why there is the Tudor GMT Pepsi cause your not getting one from Rolex !
Boy I was all about the Tudor until you put the Rolex on wrist wears beautiful what a good looking piece .
Great watches ‼️ thx 4 your review. Get going 🚀
The Rolex is only 100m WR
A lot of Rolex owners like myself own and enjoy Tudor watches. With that being said, I have never owned a Tudor GMT, but I had a Polar Explorer II. It was an amazing watch. It is very comfortable despite of its size. The oyster bracelet is way more comfortable than bracelet in Tudor's watches.
The Pepsi all day just for the color. I like color not black and white.
The Rolex Explorer 2 has only 100 meter water resistance whereas the Tudors have 200 meters water resistance.
Three very expensive dual-timers..
Agreed! 6k is a whole Explorer I
I’ve owned all three of these watches and if you can afford the Explorer 2, get it. I have 8.5” wrists and both of those Tudors were just too thick even for my big wrists IMO.
ROLEX ALL DAY- Polar dial
Also your comment on functionality for the money makes no sense considering Tudor is expensive for what it is, if that's the case there's plenty of 500$ ETA homage GMTs way thinner than the Tudor, so what's the point then
Really like that Tudor pro! I would keep the six grand in my pocket as well over the Rolex. Thanks Chris!
Great review! I myself own the BB pro and man what a great watch! I have no problem with the thickness, it weares so comfortable on my 8" wrist.
Tudor gmt💚
Not the brightest of comments -'Those who cannot afford Rolex go for Tudor.' Absolute rubbish! Ppeople who know better go for used Tudor, any German Brand and Grand Seiko.
I have the Explorer II - same as yours - and two Tudor BB GMTs (one S&G) - Tudor is not poor man's Rolex - otherwise I would sell them. But I won't becasue they are lovely. 😀
Thank you for this video! I’m really torn between the Explorer II and the BB Pro. I think you hit the nail on the head when you said that you’re not getting that much more functionality for the extra $6k, so price wise it just makes more sense. And when you said that if you can’t afford the Rolex, you get the Tudor… I long for the days of the Explorer II being in the $5k range, especially the 16570s. I love those as well since I have a smaller wrist, but those are the same price as the brand new ones! Crazy! Great video, thank you!
You can't be serious- get the Rolex and get it fast, the watch is an icon not a homage- also built quality he's underplaying it its far superior in every way including movement components, thickness and value retention.
@@torontowatches9709 all true, but I’m never worried about value retention as a watch enthusiast… If I’m buying something that expensive, I’m going to keep it forever and pass it down as a family heirloom.
I totally agree with you, I like the Rolex slightly curved bezel, the Pepsi looks allsome, Rolex do have a vintage piece like that with
No crown guards, I saw it on some other channel this week, but the pro is the one to buy more bang for buck
You are perpetuating the shit that Tudor is a poor man's Rolex... I prefer the Tudor over the Rolex... It just looks better....
Agree. I commented above re the same.
I have a BB pro, two Rolex, two IWC an Omega and a JLC. The idea that a Tudor is a “poor man’s Rolex” is daft and tbh pretty offensive.
I really have to disagree with you. Tudor is not a brand for people you can’t afford a Rolex! The Rolex brand simply put have become a brand people buy for status and nothing more. Rolex makes boring watches and I really like the approach Tudor has….
And I agree with you. I do can afford the explorer or a sub. Will not wait though for years to get one from an AD plus I don't want a 42mm watch. Have had 2 tudor and wish Rolex offers a 39mm explorer one day (plus allow us to get one)..
Saying you must buy a Tudor because you can't afford a Rolex is an immature statement.
People who can afford to send $4k plus (and desire to spend a decent sum) on a Tudor can certainly also afford to buy a Rolex if they desire.
Some folks don't like the stigma of flashiness associated with the Rolex marque. And this is completely understandable. There is a time and a place.
I genuinely prefer the dial of the Pro over the Explorer, the indeces look more toolish, prefer the look of the numbers on the bezel, and no Cyclops yay! The thickness is a non issue for me, if anything just creates more wrist presence, affordability doesn’t really come into it if you prefer one piece over another, I just wouldn’t pay over retail for anything and have zero interest in playing the Rolex game
They are traveller's GMT. No such thing as a "True GMT" since an office/caller's GMT is also a "True GMT" since it serves it purpose of telling a second (or even a third) time zone. Calling something a True GMT denotes that the other GMT variation is fake or not true (which it is definitely not).
I would rather get a Pagani homage and spend the money saved on a different brand 😘. Great comparison vid, Christopher!
garbage
Rolex makes and owns Tudor.
No it doesn't. Both brands are owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, which is a charity. Think about it... every time you buy a Rolex or Tudor you are donating to worthy causes...