“But it’s a Tudor so who really cares what I think.” You’ve nailed it somehow. I do. Many microbrands owners would to. I love Tudor, but like Rolex, they don’t listen to their customers. They have the Crown, the Shield and the waiting lists. And many of their customers just want that. So they don’t bother. Great review and as always, amazing photography.
Thanks G, you're always very kind. I have a love hate relationship with present day Tudor. I love them because my Tudor Black Bay has been the most amazing watch I've owned, and has been working flawlessly for 6 years, even though I put it through some very very rough use. But I dislike their stance on the GMT's date issue and find that very unprofessional. The waiting lists and associated drama I'm not so disturbed by, since there's similar tactics being played at all levels of the watch industry from $200 micros, to $50,000 haute horology pieces. It's a direct result of how gullible and sheep minded we are as humans.
I discovered this model about a week ago and took one home a few days ago. I got the black dial on bracelet in 41mm. Exactly what I was looking for: simple, classy, yet elegant. A perfect every day watch.
@Beans And Bezels Hello there, please I need a favour regarding your experience with the watch; On camera , certain watches look odd and I hope this is one of them. The lugs seems to short and non existent, making the middle of the watch seem heavy. Please let me know if this is just the camera or it shows up as such in the metal
Great review and great shots of the watch. I always like to see the watch in certain every day usage situations. Maybe you can add that in the future. However, overall great. You made me buy one. I am adding it to my collection. A Tudor Black Bay S&G is already waiting there :)
I want to love these watches, but there is something I can’t quite place about them. They feel a little out of proportion. Perhaps the markers are too small, versus the dial, or something with the bezel. They just feel disproportionate when compared with the Tudor Prince date/ day or even the Rolex date just
Hi, may I ask how you added a cyclops? I'd be interested in adding one to mine as well. I have a 41mm silver dial (like in the video, but on a bracelet).
Thanks for watching! That's fair enough, but in this particular instance, my friend and the original owner paid significantly less than retail, and quite a ways off from a nice Grand Seiko. I really like the sporty case design for dress watches myself, but I can see how it would turn people off.
@@kojiattwood I'm starting to believe that the trend is moving towards smaller watches of late, which is great for my since I have skinny wrists. To be fair, this watch is offered in a million different sizes, all the way down to 28mm I think.
If build quality and finishing are not considered, I don't think so, since those Parnis watches are in-fact copies of these designs. And as with most of their watches, good ones at that.
Absolutely. The date window here is also what I think will be most polarizing. I feel like it mostly takes away from the great dial, and adds nothing to it.
“But it’s a Tudor so who really cares what I think.” You’ve nailed it somehow. I do. Many microbrands owners would to. I love Tudor, but like Rolex, they don’t listen to their customers. They have the Crown, the Shield and the waiting lists. And many of their customers just want that. So they don’t bother. Great review and as always, amazing photography.
Thanks G, you're always very kind. I have a love hate relationship with present day Tudor. I love them because my Tudor Black Bay has been the most amazing watch I've owned, and has been working flawlessly for 6 years, even though I put it through some very very rough use. But I dislike their stance on the GMT's date issue and find that very unprofessional. The waiting lists and associated drama I'm not so disturbed by, since there's similar tactics being played at all levels of the watch industry from $200 micros, to $50,000 haute horology pieces. It's a direct result of how gullible and sheep minded we are as humans.
Had no idea this existed either; a very handsome piece.
Thanks for watching!
I discovered this model about a week ago and took one home a few days ago. I got the black dial on bracelet in 41mm. Exactly what I was looking for: simple, classy, yet elegant. A perfect every day watch.
The burgundy dial is gorgeous.
@Beans And Bezels Hello there, please I need a favour regarding your experience with the watch;
On camera , certain watches look odd and I hope this is one of them. The lugs seems to short and non existent, making the middle of the watch seem heavy. Please let me know if this is just the camera or it shows up as such in the metal
I have the 38mm in black dial on bracelet. On pictures it looks like a Japanese watch but in reality the quality, look and feel is superb!
Thanks for watching!
Great review and great shots of the watch. I always like to see the watch in certain every day usage situations. Maybe you can add that in the future. However, overall great. You made me buy one. I am adding it to my collection. A Tudor Black Bay S&G is already waiting there :)
Thanks for watching, and also for the suggestion. I will try to include some more "real life" footage in my reviews.
I want to love these watches, but there is something I can’t quite place about them. They feel a little out of proportion. Perhaps the markers are too small, versus the dial, or something with the bezel. They just feel disproportionate when compared with the Tudor Prince date/ day or even the Rolex date just
Great watch, I just ordered the steel bracelet version, can't wait to get it, how big is your wrist to get a roughly idea of the fit
Thanks for watching, and congrats on the purchase. My wrist size is 6.25"-6.4".
I have a 41mm with the blue dial and added a
Cyclops for the date. Great watch solid
Band. 👍🏻
Congratulations, and thanks for watching!
Hi, may I ask how you added a cyclops? I'd be interested in adding one to mine as well. I have a 41mm silver dial (like in the video, but on a bracelet).
The burgundy variant looks very nice, I hope to see one in the metal
Thanks for watching!
Hi...are you sure the lug width is 20mm as mentioned in your article?
I don't have this watch anymore so I cannot verify these dimensions again. But looking at my notes from this review, I believe it is 20mm.
So u think it suits 7in wrest . Is it not too big for a dress watch. Is it better than the Tudor 1926??
Not at all, I think it would look good on a 7" wrist. I haven't checked out a 1926 unfortunately.
41mm with a slight Tudor slab-looking case seems too big for a dress watch? I’d rather spend a little more for a better-fitting Grand Seiko
Thanks for watching! That's fair enough, but in this particular instance, my friend and the original owner paid significantly less than retail, and quite a ways off from a nice Grand Seiko. I really like the sporty case design for dress watches myself, but I can see how it would turn people off.
Way too big, imo, but that seems to be the trend even with dress watches today?
@@kojiattwood I'm starting to believe that the trend is moving towards smaller watches of late, which is great for my since I have skinny wrists. To be fair, this watch is offered in a million different sizes, all the way down to 28mm I think.
@@BeansAndBezels Happy to hear the trend is moving towards that, it's a major reason why I almost always go with vintage watches.
Available: 41mm, 38mm, 34mm, 28mm
Like it. Add a rehaut to make the dial smaller and I’d be in...at 39-40mm. 😉
Thanks for watching. A rehaut would be an interesting addition. I believe they have smaller sizes already though, all the way down to 28mm!
@@BeansAndBezels that is correct. Quite a few sizes (146 variants of this watch, I think) with 41mm being the largest.
It’s got a lot going for it. This dial and case are nice, but the date execution kills all of it. It’s an eyesore the way they’ve done it
I agree with you 100%. As someone else mentioned, this might've benefited from a cyclops window. But I'm against 3 o'clock date windows by default.
Does this surpass any Parnis datejust based watch?
If build quality and finishing are not considered, I don't think so, since those Parnis watches are in-fact copies of these designs. And as with most of their watches, good ones at that.
dull is my desired look lol my glasses sales man describes my taste as understated luxury. hes trying to say im blan and boring lol
Where did you get that leather strap? Thanks
That's a stock Tudor strap.
i want one. Not easy to find.
I'd add a cyclops lens, and voila a Rolex Datejust.
Absolutely. The date window here is also what I think will be most polarizing. I feel like it mostly takes away from the great dial, and adds nothing to it.
Yeh I agree, think it would be a tudor style just
Nice review good job with your camera... but the watch. I don t like liok like rolex ugly.....
Thanks for watching!
Oversized and with no applied logo and cyclops makes for a rather empty and boring dial.