Tudor Black Bay GMT "Pepsi" Giveaway & Full Review - Better Than The Rolex?
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- In today's video I finally get to grips with the new Tudor Black Bay GMT (Ref. 79830RB-0001), but this is no ordinary review. This exciting 2018 release is available to win* and you could be the lucky member of the good Gentry who gets it! To enter the giveaway for a chance to win this beautiful timepiece, and for full contest details, terms, and conditions, please email the address below:
sales@timelessluxwatches.com
As an unofficial part 2 to the review and history video of the Rolex GMT "Pepsi" a few weeks ago, in this episode I look at Tudor's first Black Bay watch with a GMT complication. Is it better than its big brother brand's more luxurious, new incarnation or is it just another exploitation of the already overly expanded Black Bay line? Let's dive in and find out!
To watch the video on the 2018 Rolex GMT "Pepsi" and the history of the watch, click here:
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*Please note: Entries will be accepted online starting on 8-12-18, 11 AM Central Time and ending 8-27-18, 11 AM Central Time. All online entries must be received by 8-27-18, 11 AM Central Time.
I must say I have owned this watch for over 2 weeks now. I just love it ! I have no problem viewing this watch on the wrist. I also find it comfortable on my 7-1/2 wrist. Just melts into my wrist. I Picked this up to mark my beating the odd's. After my injurie all the doctors said I would be in a wheelchair in 10 years. Over 12 years now I do need a Cain to walk with, But I am still walking!!!! So this was a gift to myself for continuing to prove the experts wrong!! I absolutely enjoy having this on my wrist....
Congratulations on your health and your celebration with an incredible timepiece!
Congratulation mate on beating the odds and getting back on your feet, it is a fantastic timepiece to mark the celebration of your recovery. I have purchased the same timepiece for myself to inspire & cheer up myself as I was feeling low with gout attack a couple of months ago!
This GMT in the Tudor BB58 sizing will be an absolute winner. I seriously hope that Tudor are getting or are already on this.
Fingers crossed, so glad you agree.
Thank you sir!
Best regards,
TGV
My thinking exactly. Originally signed up for the GMT but decieded for the BB58 due to size. If they bring out a 39 GMT I'm all in!
TriforceRich BB58 is too small and the GMT too fat, they need something inbetween, or is that too Rolexy?
Hopefully that fixes the dreaded date issue the GMT has as well...
@@mikec3454 , has anyone in 2020 purchased a new Tudor GMT with a date wheel issue? I purchased one recently and no issues so far. Naturally my fingers are crossed but I believe that issue is likely in the rear view mirror.
Cheers.
Ive always looked at Tudor as a major compatitor of Rolex. This piece is absolutely stunning! I love their decision to keep it all in-house
I love the name!!
Honest review with some interesting points made. Yes it’s thicker than a Rolex but so are countless other watches. I find it very comfortable on the bracelet with two links removed,one from each side. I’ve checked my bracelet and you can remove 1link from the 6 o’clock end and 3 from the 12 o’clock end. So someone with smaller wrists can will be able to adjust the bracelet to their size,no problem. I think the watch has great wrist presence,no mistaking it for anything else. Regarding the bezel,I think the choice of aluminium over ceramic is right. It’s in keeping with the watch’s position in the heritage line.
Bought mine a few weeks ago and it's been the only watch on my wrist ever since I found a nice strap for it. I never take it off unless I'm showering, and it just feels amazing. I catch myself looking at the watch a bit too much lol... And this is coming from someone who has owned and currently owns several Rolex Subs, Datejusts and GMTs.
Thank you for your review. You basically saved me from spending $3,900 on the SS bracelet version due to the size issue. This is a wonderful watch with an excellent value proposition, but it is not for everyone. Thank you for spending the time on this review and your candid views.
On the flipside, I went to Japan back in May for vacation and had just started watching your channel a few weeks earlier. Thanks to your reviews, I ended up searching out and ultimately buying two Prospex watches and a SARB033, all non-gray market and at 30% off! Before watching your channel, I had know idea where the value propositions were out there in the marketplace. many thanks!
I almost didn't 'like' the video because of the conditions required to enter the giveaway, but when you summarised the watch with unswerving honesty, your integrity won me over as it always does. Grazie, TGV, grazie :)
I just love my Tudor GMT . I have a small wrist 6 3/4’’ , I find it wears perfectly , comfortable and don’t know it’s there .
Accuracy, just spot on . - + 0 . That’s letting it rest overnight. If left on overnight it runs at - 1 sec per day .
Better than my Omega 300 M .
Just love it .
Fellow Anglo/American.
NC , USA
I cannot agree more with you. Excellent watch and as you know I am a big Tudor fan. Definitely too big for my wrist so for sure waiting for a 39mm. What gets me into Tudor more and more is in-house movement. With ETA out of the way now there is room to build up a strong reputation (if there was some necessity to do it of course). Nothing against ETA but when a watch maker transitions from getting a movement (Miyota, Sellita, ETA, and so on) to designing a movement the prestige of the watch maker goes up to the roof. I have nothing against getting a movement (recently I actually pre-order a Naken), but I really love in-house movement. I believe it's the natural consequence for learning much more about watches! Excellent video and reviews. I call this level of review X rays review!
Tgv my name is Jarod I live in south Florida I'm 39 years old with a wife and kids , just a regular guy and you have influenced me exponentially in this Hobby I think you are one of the best content creators and I just want you to know that no matter what anybody else says you are still number one please don't change a thing !!! thank you for your honest reviews on all scale of watches keep it up man and we will all keep watching👍👍👍
I heard a lot of date wheel jump and half date issues for this Tudor GMT. I hope the next batch has resolve this problem.
Gutted here in the UK we cannot enter the competition TGV. However, whilst I agree with the video on the Tudor GMT, I find it a real struggle to get a Tudor watch to fit me and feel comfortable. I’m praying the 58 BB os the answer as I would like a Tudor in my collection. Please try and review one when they are available. Also, if your interested in the latest Rolex availability saga PM me and I will give you the details. Keep up the good work. Good luck to all you guys entering the competition
Very kind of you and Timeless to do this for the fans. I just entered the contest. I too have such a small wrist so if i was blessed with this beauty I would give it to my father as he got me into watches and has done so much for me.
To bad I don’t partake in social media such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. I’ve been in love with divers tool watches since I was a PADI dive master in my younger days. To this day I prefer dive watches over any other style of watch. Unfortunately I won’t be able to enter even though I’d love to have a chance, congratulations to the lucky person who wins this beautiful watch. Another excellent review.
Normally I'm very aware of sponsorships because it tends to ruin contents in gaming videos. TGV just made it so smooth when promoting your sponsors, loved it.
Haha, you flatter me but sadly this is in no way a sponsored video.
If it were to be I would not be able to say anything negative about Tudor.
Thank you Christian.
Best regards,
TGV
Tutor has won me over with this one
Even with a 7.7 inch wrist I sold my 41mm BB and planning on buying the BB fifty eight 39mm. The Pepsi bezel GMT in more reasonable dimensions would be a huge success for sure.
I think the Steinhart Ocean One Pepsi GMT is a great alternative for people who cant get their hands on a Rolex Pepsi or who dont want to spend thousands on a Tudor GMT as an interim GMT watch. Swiss Made with a decent ETA movement. Also available in a 39mm and isn't as bulky as the Tudor GMT. Sure its probably not the same ultra high standards as the Tudor or Rolex but from what reviewers have said, its pretty damn good and for only $550, ten times less than the Tudor, its a more attainable piece for collectors on a budget. Bad news is that they're all sold out at the moment (their value has held pretty well too) and you will need to go on a waitlist (ha, the irony).
bang on! A beauty but sadly way too big for many of us. (holding out for black bay 58!)
Awesome review. Wish the giveaways was worldwide.. good luck guys
Finally, I have been longing for this review. My dream watch! But alas, the giveaway is only for American citizens... 😭 But why? A lot of fans all over the world are watching and loving your videos, how come we don't get a chance?
Amazing video as usual ! I've been binge watching your videos everyday for 2 weeks now when prior to finding you I knew nothing about watches. Chose my 2 first automatic watches after watching some of your videos (SNK809 and SKX013) and I absolutely love them ! Thank you for getting me into this wonderful world.
Keep up the good work,
Your young fan in Montreal🇨🇦
Thank you so much Carl for sharing that.
You have no idea how much that pleases me to hear.
Congrats on your choices, outstanding choices too!
I hope you have many, many years of enjoyment.
Best regards,
TGV
Don't look now Sir, but you're about to hit a quarter million subs! That's bonkers! This comment isn't so much about the video as it is about my transition from casual enthusiast to full-on watch fanatic and how one TGV was pretty much the catalyst. I've always watched the Baselworld reports for keen items but only as a curiosity. This year something clicked when I saw your 2018 BW videos and I've since driven head-long into the horological history research behind some of these marvelous little time machines (double meaning intended) and the historical relevance of their manufacturers. I started my collection with an Oris Carl Brashear because it's a stunner for starters and as a retired Marine it fits within the subcategory (military theme) limit of watches I need to self impose so I don't go too overboard. Then I saw your video on the Marathon and of course the images of that GSAR with ETA and Marine Corps Eagle, Globe and Anchor naturally became an instant must have! Then I saw your custom Undone Watch Co. video... You see where I'm going with this. Anyway, Thanks for all the good gouge you put out and congratulations on all of your success and imminent milestone. You're a class act my man.
Quality videos is what I expect from this channel and I am not disappointed. Surprised you don’t have more subscribers
Thank you so much Jeramy,
Sadly watches is a very small genre these days. Hopefully we can correct that!
Onwards and upwards.
Best regards,
TGV
500k by the end of the year I'm calling it!
jeremy arroyo keep in mind that this channel is not a loud voice in RUclips community. It's a gentleman contribution to the watch world. These days social media love loud show off. We are here to understand, learn, and share a passion like we are around a table drinking tea at 5pm. I am glad you stopped by and had a tea with you us today. Don't be stranger.
Would love a 39mm version like the BB 1958. Perhaps some day. We can only hope.
"what's next" the tudor BB datejust 36mm with a smooth bezel, cyclops and Jubilee bracelet
A beautiful watch with Rolex quality without the pretentious undertones that some people associate with Rolex. Excellent video!
Well said David, I could not agree more, thank you.
Best regards,
TGV
Some people buy cooking books even though they don't cook. I watch your channel even though I rarely buy watches. Very relaxing and addicting channel. You should go on a live tour. Imagine that.
Tudor said that the best watches coming next year,and i think the GMT in 39mm,the black bay fifty eight date,and the black bay chrono in 39mm
Would have been nice, but I don't do Facebook. Good Luck people. Thanks Tristano
I'm with you. I stopped doing facebook quite a while ago. Plus I don't even like the idea of share and post and all that. Next thing Timeless will want from us is to make 100 cold calls to try to sell watches for them. Nice of them to give away a watch but it's a bridge too far. Congratulations to the winner........
I don’t do Facebook.. why not on RUclips?
Facebook is life! 😂😂😂😝😝😝
What do you have to do to enter?
Congratulations to the winner...one thing don't carry your watch in your luggage. That's how I had my first Rolex stolen by United Airlines handlers. Never put those items you value out of your sight....
Wish I could enter the watch contest but I don't have a Facebook account for a variety of personal and professional reasons. Guess I'll be passing on Timeless Luxury. Oh well, still an amazing watch although I am also confused as to the thickness. Thanks for the great video TGV and I appreciate all of your hard work! In other news, picked up an Orient Ray II Black Raven and put it on black silicon straps for my travels this summer. Love it and the value can't be beat! All the best and cheers!
Thank you so much for saying so. The fact you appreciated the time that goes into this speaks volumes about you.
Congrats on the Ray, cracking choice, they certainly got so much right on that watch. Enjoy tour adventures this summer with it, a perfect companion!
Best regards,
TGV
Again, many thanks to your hard work. I made sure to watch all the Urban Gentry videos covering the Black Raven before purchasing it. As someone who has dabbled in video production, I am constantly amazed at your hard work and dedication. Since I have started following your channel I have also picked up a Bambino and a Seiko Samurai, all thoroughly researched including watching your videos. Its why I joined the Urban Gentry Patreon account, it seemed the least I could do to say a heartfelt "thank you".
That bezel is simply breathtaking. Not only the colors but also the coin edge is worth a million words.
Getting the Tudor for a birthday present. I have always loved the Rolex GMT but when they started going upwards of 10K for a stainless dive watch they lost me. The Tudor looks better to my eyes. I like the "classic" look without the crown guards, the coin edge is a must and the colors on the bezel looks dressier. Tudor hit it out of the park.
Really would like to pick one of these up in the near future. I personally think it looks far more sophisticated than the new ceramic Pepsi gmt.
Thnx for sharing. Enjoyed watching. Tried this exact watch on today. Loved it. Will buy it. To me it didn't feel bulky but rather slim with a modest 41mm, 14,5mm thickness and only 175 grams. Then again, i wear a Deep Sea which is 44mm, 17.7mm thick and weights 220 gram. A beast. So now every other watch feels small.
With that said, the Tudor gmt really felt like a class act. Sophisticated yet rugged. Classy yet workhorse'ish. Shiney yet brushed. Moderm yet vintage. I really think they hit a homerun with this watch.
Came here to see if it was me and i was simply starstruck but after a few reviews i see everybody loves it. I get why...
Once you tried it on it's hard to think of anything else. I'm gonna buy it tomorrow. Thanks again for your review.
When you read the description and terms of the giveaway and see that Canadians can't get the watch so so so sad 😂😂 still love this channel ♥️
I own this watch (7-27-18) and from day one of ownership I tested it for almost a week of constant wearing. First day, ~+1.2 s/day, second day +1s/day separate and discrete from the first day, diminishing through the week without resetting to less than half a second a day fast then settling into +0.346 s/day AVERAGE on the 5th day after 4 consecutive days without resetting. Any rumors saying they are set to lesser standards than Rolex cannot be proven by me. Judy (Bachendorf's Dallas) indicated she thought the standards were the same for the new Tudor MT56xx movements as the Rolex.
Two days before I purchased the watch, I held it in my hand and wound it. I had to check TWICE to be sure the crown position was correct as it felt as if no winding was taking place. The movement of the previously dead second hand proved I was doing SOMETHING like winding, but you REALLY have to trust that the watch is being wound. Previously, only my Ball (2893-2) (purchased at Timeless Luxury, Frisco) felt anywhere close to this smooth. This watch sets a benchmark that cannot be surpassed as you cannot surpass the feel of NOTHING.
Bicycle chain link ends on the steel is a bit silly. So since everyone is waiting for steel, Judy guided me gently to the leather. The BB GMT is perfect size for my 7 inch wrist. I'm playing with leather straps...1 Shinola, 1 Filson, 2 Hirsch, 1 Strapcode. Great fun as the 2 Hirsch bands were discontinued curved end stock. All are comfortable, but $65 for each of these handsome Hirsches is inexpensive! I'm saving the original leather red dirt brown deployant...I'm hard on bands. By the way, many Tudor GMT sellers are tacking on $500-1500 premium depending in leather or bracelet.
No glued on wart of a lens. Understated colors, layout, fonts, etc. All these qualities make the new Rolex GMT look garish and flashy to me. The Rolex GMT price is ridiculous. Wilsdorf will sell many times more Tudors. I can forgive the 14.5mm height as it has GMT "excuse". The Black Bay ETA is 12.6mm (YOUR red one) The Black Bay 5602s (red, black, blue) are now 14.8mm...(I want the ETA back...in RED) I went to Bachendorf's and measured them all. (Ask them! It was an adventure in itself!)
The watch you want is already out...you don't have to wait another year. The BB 58 (39 and thin) is the one which will fit you PERFECTLY. Waiting to see it in the metal. I've got my notice in with Judy.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Best regards.
Fox
You are very welcome, and may I say, you have great manners for saying so.
Thank you Fox.
Best regards,
TGV
I don't understand the complaints about thickness. Variety is the reason to have a well assembled watch collection. This Tudor is a beautiful piece. TGVs daydate has me envious when I see it. Thanks for the review, you always expand my knowledge.
Please state that the competition is open to U.S residents only! I am in the UK and entered then read the small print, please have a competition so your subscribers from everywhere else can win also, thanks.
TGV I'm dissapointed mate. Love the video as always but when you gonna do a giveaway that us fellow Brits can enter !?!
You have the Royal family and don't need a giveaway.
Ewwww fuck the royal family. Ship them back to Germany 🤣🤣
Agree with everything! Missed opportunity.
Is there any bad videos on the urban gentry channel, I dont think so. Thats why I love to watch this!
Jarl Bergström there could only be videos that one might not like it, but not bad :)
I have a 1926 and the steel bracelet is excellent quality and accurate watch. It looks brand new although I wore it regularly for 6 months.
After 3 weeks of waiting, I secured my preferred Black Bay for the extra power reserve.
The AD says the Black Bay models are closer to Rolex quality.
TGV, I'm a young fan of yours and have recently ordered my first automatic time piece, the Seiko 5 SNK803 and cannot wait for it to be delivered. I want to say thanks for sparking a great interest in horology and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
I would have loved to enter the contest but quite honestly l jumped through less hoops burying a house. Keep up with the excellent videos. Cheers
"It is amazing how a few millimeters can make a world of difference" why is my wife laughing at the back of the room? Anyway, very insightful review and not only positive which I really appreciate. It confirms my idea that size does matter and my wrist won't accept such a tall and chunky piece. Although it has no GMT nor date, I think the Black Bay 58 will continue to make me hustle late in office until I can afford it.
I really like the lack of cyclops. Great vid!!
Totally with you there Jared.
Thank you :D
Best regards,
TGV
In numismatics the “coin’s edge” with that feature is called a “reeded edge” and I don’t know why that term couldn’t apply to the bezel of a watch.
The quality of your videos are unmatched on RUclips.
I wonder why they made this so big?
I agree with you about the expanding bracelet.
How does it compare in size with the black bay chronograph?
One thing I like about all the black bays, like this gmt and the chrono is that they have that 200m water resistance.
I think the Rolex equivalent tend to be less resistant to water.
The watch is not big, the problem is your wrist is small.
Nice intro👍🏽
😃love the old school Batman (moments later fill)👍🏽
Great watch and I completely agree the proportions are off - should have been based on the BB58 model
Funny but I feel that is one of the main issues with GrandSeiko - the size doesn’t lend well with the luxury category- one reason I think the Subby gets such high regard is because it’s such a refined piece, the movement, it’s proportions, which lend to its versatility.
Another great review👍🏽🍻
Excellent watch, being similarly afflicted with the smaller wrist I will never be able to pull one off successfully, great honest review TGV. Shame the competition is only open to the US. But keep up the good work. Kindest regards B.
Hi TGV, its a shame only us residents can enter the giveaway! Best of luck to all americans, greetings from Vienna ;-)
Unfortunately, the giveaway is for US-residents only. Nevertheless, great video as always! :)
That is very generous of Timeless to do that. I'll definitely enter and hope to win this beautiful watch. Happen to be wearing my Black Bay Red as I watched this. Mine's the earlier ETA version - definitely thinner than this GMT (and the regular inhouse version) by a good mill or 2. I wish Tudor had stuck with the Rose on the dial. Totally understand your comments about Tudor being more "toolish" and affordable than Rolex. Rather like what Rolex used to be. Ciao, John
Wish I could enter the giveaway, but I swore of facebook a year ago :-(Never the less, fun review. Totally agree about the missed opportunity not having a sapphire bezel. Maybe the Tudor team will include it on the next iteration.
Long time lurker and reasonably new to the channel, but after watching one video I was hooked! Have nearly finished watching them all and this one certainly didn't disappoint. The Black Bay has always been at the top of my list! - TGV, you're an inspiration and it's so refreshing to see someone with such passion. A true class act!
Long may it continue!
Well, thank you Daniel for such dedication and kind words of support. It is deeply, and I mean deeply appreciated.
Onwards and upwards my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
Tudor really does know how to impress!
In my opinion it's to big. I would love it to be 39mm in diameter and 12mm in thickness.
but maintain the 20mm lug width. Perfect
What do you mean maintain. The GMT has 22mm lugs
It actually fits my wrist perfectly, probably small actually. When was there a sudden surge in watch people that have tiny wrists. I have big wrists, why the hell the big ask suddenly in the industry to make all watches to suit limp wrists?
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@@Max-lw2rt limber limbs is a byproduct of beta soyvegging?
Tudor hit it out of the park with this watch. Its a stunning time piece and sits well on the wrist. It must have a few things to give it a Tudor look and not so much a Rolex GMT look,. If Tudor comes out with a 38 mm version it will be spectacular but would lean more to a ladies version unless you are a very petite guy.
Great review as always, lovely watch. Good to see you not afraid to point out the negatives. Shame the competition is only open to USA residents but cest la vie. Prob be too big for my wrist given your comments. Look forward to your next video (and still awaiting your travel vlogs haha 😉). Have a good week ahead and good luck to everyone in the giveaway 🍀
Delighted to hear of the negatives, as you say few publications really tell it as it is. Not sure I agree that there will be a smaller one next year, I think they are more likely to just offer the 58 in other colours.
Beautiful watch! I think Tudor has been doing amazing things in the past few years with their watches!!
I suspect that my 8 plus wrist would wear it better. I do love your recommendation of the Timex Marlin though. They are so classic and beater basic in design, it’s a wonder they run so well. A marvel. I actually also attained a German made 1960 Timex Viscount Self Wind, the Ebayer didn’t know what it was. Great find because of you. Thanks TGV.
I guess people love big chunky watches. I’m glad at least the Black Bay Heritage 58 exists.
I must agree with you: 41mm diameter + 15mm height is completely unnecessary on a GMT watch, even one with a 200m depth rating. At a bare minimum, one needs a 7.5 / 8 inches to wear this comfortably. It does nothing on my 7 inches wrist. I much prefer the Black Bay 58, which has absolutely classic proportions. The other great alternative for slender wrists is the Black Bay 36, especially with the blue face. It has more pop visually than the black version, and the color helps differentiate it from a Rolex Explorer 14270.
Unbelievably beautiful piece. Can't get enough of it.
I always seem to find the best giveaways..after they are closed.
I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL & I AM A HUGE FAN! I ONLY HAVE 4 VINTAGE OMEGAS FOR NOW... BUT MY WATCH COLLECTION IS GROWING, THANKS TO YOU!! YOU DEFINITELY HELPED ME GET INTO THIS HOBBY... SO THANK YOU FOR THAT!! CHEERS FROM NORTH CAROLINA!!
The Tudor Black Bay GMT is a marvelous combination of two Rolex watches I associate with James Bond, and the film “Goldfinger” in particular: the Rolex Submariner (Ref. 6538), and the Rolex GMT Master (Ref. 6542). The Black Bay GMT shares its large, guardless crown, coin edging on both crown and bezel, and basic dial design with the Submariner. In fact, the indices are virtually identical.
Similarities between the modern Tudor and the classic GMT Master are even more striking: the two-tone, 24 hour bezel. The date window (minus cyclops, that is). The way in which the red GMT hand extends past even the seconds hand, allowing the date to be readable at all times.
(The Tudor “Pepsifinger”, natch? OK, so the name needs work.)
Even more so, in my opinion, is the sheer quality for money this watch offers. This is the watch our grandfathers, seeking a tough, precision instrument, might have purchased in the early 1960s. They would've worn it at the office. And while mowing the lawn. And at the beach. And while shoveling snow, or clearing gutters, or during any and all manner of tasks … even, say, blowing up an illicit Latin American drug lab, or attempting to break into Fort Knox. The only difference being that their watch was labeled “Rolex”, while the modern equivalent wears “Tudor” branding.
One can see what I'm driving at. The Tudor Black Bay GMT is a throwback in the most wonderful sense, made all the more relevant as the Rolex brand itself becomes increasingly out of reach, ever further from being equally at home paired with a drysuit or a tuxedo. My fervent hope is that those lucky persons who end up owning a Black Bay GMT wear it hard and often -- though perhaps not on a 16mm NATO strap, as 007 appeared to have done -- making it as difficult to find in pristine condition 50+ years hence as its forebears (the aforementioned Rolex Ref. 6538 and Ref. 6542) are today.
Got mine today and on my 7 1/2 inch wrist I think the width and lug to lug perfect. Height, a millimetre less would have been even better.
The trick with the BB 41 case, is putting it on a canvas or sailcloth strap. Makes it ride way lower.
This is the best and most unbiased review on this watch available on the web.
Hey, TGV. Did you know Peter O'Tool wore a watch on both wrists? Usually identical watches. His reason for doing so was genius; "I don't wish to waste time looking at the wrong wrist." You have to admire the laser beam logic of a drinking man's drinking man.
I love how you describe these works of art like a gifted author describes the subject of a plot. Pure class!
A good review. All the negatives are the same I see. It is unfortunately too big and seems slab sided. Also the bezel should be ceramic - it would look nicer IMHO. Cheers for the review.
The BB58 gives us hope for a 40x12x20 Pelagos??? Please Tudor!!!!!! That blue with the Titanium, best sports watch of all time. For me the 39 Explorer is the “kickers knickers”. I’ve got an 8.25 wrist and the height of all these tudors is even too much for me. Thanks as always TGV, for getting me into watches years ago. Cheers.
awesome watch and video. its a shame its so extrelmy thick. Thats why i belive the black bay heritage 58 is the best one ever made
Cool idea... I'm happy someone gets to win it! But, that's probably a bit more than I'm personally willing to do for a raffle. Especially since I don't have or want instagram! lol Still, awesome opportunity for the rest of you gents (and ladies)!
Thank you Christopher,
I appreciate the sentiment.
Best regards,
TGV
Thanks TGV. It is a beautiful watch in many ways and a great opportunity! I think it's awesome that your channel is able to offer luxury watches as part of a giveaway. That's obviously somewhat unusual. That watch personally, I hope you're right... I hope they come out with a thinner version in the future. My Bronze is probably one of the thickest watches I own. And, it feels like that is one area where tudor falls behind its big brother.
What a pity the comp is only open to US residents!
Aww man, just read the fine print, after going through all the entering bollocks, to see it's only open to US residents. Pretty frustrating.
The problem with all 41 mm BB Is the case size
I tried on the bracelet versions on numerous occasions. Very uncomfortable.
I had one briefly on a leather strap which was much better .
If I was to get one again definitely on leather/ NATO .
A pelagos gmt next year would be the dream, in all honesty.
Great review. Indeed, a missed opportunity for Tudor. The proportions are all wrong, bloated! Even the strap is to wide at 22mm. I'm absolutely convinced they will bring it out in the same case as the 39mm bb58 which I love.
Very true for some folks but proportions are also relative to the wearer. I have the Tudor GMT and it fits me proper. However, it is not a correct fit for a slighter built individual. Hopefully they come with a BB 58 for their lighter built fans.
When will you get your hands on a Black Bay 58?
Try stopping me.
Sadly I am rather behind in my reviews, I have months of videos yet to make, but I might just have to bloody buy one!!!
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry I'm lucky enough to own a BB58 & have the same wrist size as yourself & it fits perfectly. If you review it, I can see the Govnor's buying another watch :)
I can recomend it with a brown leather strap. Tudors works on titanium bracelets at the moment to make the wearing of the watches more comfortable
YES THAT INTRO. I honestly have never liked the old ones, always skipped past them, but I loved that one!!
"The Campaign is only open to legal residents of the United States" Blast!! I can't enter because i'm in Canada??
Giveaway only for US 😢
I agree this is unfortunate.
I cry every time
🙁
What if I pay shipping and import fees? :(
Such a nice Sunday evening surprise!
Hi TGV!
Great stylish intro.
You became a professional reviewer.
Love how fluent, spontaneous,
yet pure class your style is.
Loved Bach piano from the background too. :)
Greetings, and kind wishes:
Robert ;)
I did have my mind set on the gmt but actually seeing it’s bulk in other reviews made me decide on getting the BB fifty-eight.
Nice review. Thanks. A message to Tudor management; Next generation of your GMT: size 40 - 41mm, 12mm thickness, correct the calendar changing problem and make the clasp with a quick adjustment. Thank you.
Being six foot five this watch fits me perfectly, I love it.
Mark, I’m 6’ and just over 200lbs & mine fits quite well. At first I thought it felt a little chunky/tall but now I love the “presence”. Very premium watch.
Thanks for your review of this... may I ask have you had chance to get hands on with the Steinhart Homages? (Especially the 39mm). It would be interesting to see your take on the Rolex alongside the Tudor and the ETA based Steinhart too.
Anyways thanks for the fantastic video as always, you could say it’s the Kippers Knickers... 😁 Paul
Great Review as always ! You really should review or look at the San Martin 40mm Vintage Diver GMT Master. It's a beautiful piece! 200m waterproof. Looks very much like the original Rolex GMT Master from 1954. Complete with stunning LUMED Pepsi sapphire bezel. I've got quite a watch collection but this piece always seems to end up on my wrist!
I’m really hoping for the best for this giveaway. It’d honestly be the best thing that’s ever happened to me, besides being with my lovely lady of course, and since I have a decent sized wrist I have no concerns on the size. Cheers to the Gentry. Best of luck to everyone!
Please ... no hate messages for my posting a year later. Due to back orders of the watch it was a necessity. So, after a much delayed period to obtain my Tudor Black Bay GMT with the Stainless Steel Bracelet from an authorized Tudor dealer, I have been wearing it for a month now. I paid list price of $3,950.00 US for it. As a side note, I have seen unscrupulous used watch dealers having been seen selling used Tudor BB GMT's for a significant premium ($4,950.00 to $5,950.00 and completely absurd). Anyway, the Tudor BB GMT is everything one could want in a watch (I do have a 9"wrist). It is perfect as far as accuracy, the 70 hr. reserve is very nice, it has a hefty feel (you get used to the height of the watch rather quickly). It wears in just about every situation and it has a great resale value. If you have a $4,000.00 price limit and can afford only 1 watch, then skip the 7750/7753 based chrono's (which you are unlikely to ever use) and get the Tudor BB GMT.
What a cracking review! It's really nice to hear you focus on the negatives of a watch a bit more and give a nicely balanced opinion. I'm still waiting for the BB58 (39mm) to arrive in London as I think the slimmer case will really work for me but you have now made me think it may be sensible to see if they produce a slimmer GMT next year!
It's interesting to see how the two companies tackle the "same" design. Definitely like the Tudor Rose better than the shield. Though a Plantaginate man myself,lol. Is there any other 'doubble brands' like these in the watch world?