Had mine over 2 years now, bought new from my AD. Had a warranty service 3 months after purchase (chrono pushed stopped working). Since then, solid watch. I semi-daily mine. Great piece.
Got the Panda last week, I'm over the moon w/ this piece .. Really feels the business when you engage that robust crown This is like a classic hot rod of watches,love it
I love snowflake hands but I did find on this model it obscures the subdials too much. Love the actuation of the chrono pushers though. Very similar feel to a Daytona. Great value as you mentioned.
Completely valid point and that put me off at first but think about how many times you even actuate the chronograph between 2 and 4 o' clock. Other than that it's fine.
Honestly, one of the best "showcase" kind of videos out there. I know it isn't the smartest move, but I just ordered one used without ever trying it on, 7" wrist, hope it works for me.
My wrist is 6.5 & I got the Panda last week. Very happy w/ it,it has a B01 Breitling movement I saw on a 20k$ watch. I feel like I got 95% of a Daytona but only a fraction of the price..
I have the reverse Panda and it is not for a medium to smaller wrist in my opinion. I have a large 7 3/4” wrist. I recommend it very much if you can handle the weight and size. It’s as solid a watch you can buy with an incredible movement at a great price!
The reverse is way more legible. I had a white one and struggled reading it in lowish light because the hands disappeared against the white dial. This black one fixes that issue, wonderfully 🎉
Its true,but I have mine as much for look as anything. What I do is put my Panda on first thing,then after my afternoon shower change up for evening. My Citizen Ecos positively glow at night a little better.
I also don't get why Tudor doesn't apply black surrounds for the hands and hour markers like Rolex does for the Explorer II, the Polar Explorer II is a super legible watch.
Panda owner - my favorite casual watch, hands down. But for the lack of bracelet adjustability, I think it’s damn near perfect. Some complain about legibility, but I’ve never found that to be a problem.
This year I was lucky enough to spend a few months with each. Had 3 months with the reverse and 6 months with the Panda. In the end I traded the Panda in for the BB Pro for the increased comfort and GMT. In hindsight, while the Panda is no doubt more eye catching, the Reverse is the more stunning one when seen up close due to its super sharp dial.
Got this watch in Dublin Ireland ,4 weeks ago, had to add 2 extra links as my wrists are over 9 inches wide or metric over 23cm ,this was done for free ,it is so beautiful watch ,but a little small on my wrist.
Had one of these for a while. Felt really special and loved having it, but too often I found myself picking smaller lighter watches (I have bitch wrists). Fantastic watch no doubt about it
I wore mine a week straight when I first got it,then I changed up to a thin Movado that weighs almost nothing & gotta say it is a formidable piece but I'm only 165lbs & really doesn't bother me.
Honestly, this is a watch that I've owned in the past and I enjoyed it but I really wish they could make it 12 mm thick, 40 mm in overall size and give it a t-fit bracelet. Tudor knows the ingredients to make a successful watch, they just have to put it together. As it is, the reason why I traded this watch: it's chunkier than I'd like, the bracelet meh and the proportions need to be refined a little 💯
You can not buy any Breitling B01 movement watch new from a dealer for anywhere near $7,500, let alone $5,000. Maybe a 1-2 year old worn watch. I have been noticing that Breitling chronographs, in particular seem to be holding there value better than their three hand watches.
I really like this watch, and would love to have it in my collection. Relative to the market, it's a great value, and also looks really nice. That said, since you specifically mentioned it in the title of the video...based on the dimensions I find it hard to believe it wears anywhere near as well as a Speedmaster, so for daily wear...I'll take the Speedy.
Bruce, unfortunately you may have been misinformed. The rivets are an integral part of the links. They really shouldn’t be called faux as they serve a technical purpose in maintaining the integrity of the links. If removed, the links will come loose. You may not like the look, but they do serve a purpose beyond aesthetics.
S&G is a bit too flashy for my liking....reverse Panda is just the right under the radar, value for money luxury chrono that I was looking for.....but in the end it would be better to try both on your wrist and see what matches your tastes
No they are an integral part of the links. They really shouldn’t be called faux as they serve a technical purpose bin holding the links together. Didn’t care for them, but now feel it sets the bracelet apart from the more common oyster style. They don’t bother me anymore.
Watch enthusiasts are so anal. They're fine get over it ...now if you were whining about the lack of adjustment in the anachronistic clasp, I'd have some sympathy.
Beautiful watch, BUT anytime I see anything fake on the watch it leads me to believe I’m wearing a Chinese made fake. Considering that is a Swiss watch, would it really hurt them that much to use real rivets on the band and use decent clasp ? What is it with this Swiss companies making great watches and garbage bands?
sorry just watched a bit more and...."this watch does not wear tall"?????????? I haven't watched many of your vids but you just lost literally every modicum of credibility with one sentence lol. it is the tallest-wearing watch I've ever seen in person and I've seen nearly everything. it wears taller than 17mm watches that do actual work to hide the thickness like breaking up the midcase and trickery with the caseback. jfc
I hear you. It’s not a small or “thin” watch for sure, but when you compare it to 17mm watches I think you are way off. On my 7 3/4 wrist it fits like it was made for me. I have a 42mm/15mm diver and it’s both taller in fact and and in appearance. I agree with you that if you are under 200 lbs and have wrists under 7.5” it’s not the best fit for most.
Dude: This is the reason I've limited watching your show. First the Panda (I loved the look but knew I could never read the time) and now you are all over this reverse model. What? You sold your Panda didn't you? I wouldn't blame you. I think I'm done with wide bodied Tudor's. Bring it under 14mm Or leave me alone!
Oh.. do you not like yours or are you just saying it’s too thick? Because I own this, the BBPro and the BBGMT. None of them are too thick, regardless of what non-owners might say. I REALLY thought the Pro was going to be too thick because of the diameter.. but once I actually tried it on, I was quickly disabused of that notion. Give it a try. If you have the wrist for a 41mm in general you will find that it is NOT too thick. It’s proportional.
@@Jdinazloved the design of the bbpro when I owned it, but got rid of it because it’s too thick.. would love to own this reverse panda too which I tried on.. but same story.. and same with most Tudors, but they need to differentiate themselves from Rolex some way with the price difference .. otherwise they’re excellent. I have a 7.25 inch wrist for reference, so can call it ‘hefty’ or ‘masculine’ or whatever people like, but it’s thick any way you describe it.. sold the omega seamaster 300m for the same reason
You may not like the aesthetics of the rivets, but they are not fake. This is a misconception. The rivets are an integral part of the links. They really shouldn’t be called faux as they serve a technical purpose in maintaining the integrity of the links. If you shave them off the links will come loose.
@@michaelriera6277 well 50 years ago, yeah. Not these .. they are for looks only on these Tudors. Cast in to the solid link for looks only.. which I don’t mind at all. Not sure why so many freak out about them.
I just bought this watch 2 months ago. Was going to get the panda but found the reverse panda much more legible. Nice review!
Thank you. Nice pickup!
My only gripe I have for my Panda, idc its just so pretty!!
Had mine over 2 years now, bought new from my AD. Had a warranty service 3 months after purchase (chrono pushed stopped working). Since then, solid watch. I semi-daily mine. Great piece.
man 3 months after the pushers stopped? That's a bummer
sure you have this watch surre you do shirley
Got the Panda last week, I'm over the moon w/ this piece .. Really feels the business when you engage that robust crown This is like a classic hot rod of watches,love it
I love snowflake hands but I did find on this model it obscures the subdials too much. Love the actuation of the chrono pushers though. Very similar feel to a Daytona. Great value as you mentioned.
Completely valid point and that put me off at first but think about how many times you even actuate the chronograph between 2 and 4 o' clock. Other than that it's fine.
Honestly, one of the best "showcase" kind of videos out there.
I know it isn't the smartest move, but I just ordered one used without ever trying it on, 7" wrist, hope it works for me.
My wrist is 6.5 & I got the Panda last week. Very happy w/ it,it has a B01 Breitling movement I saw on a 20k$ watch. I feel like I got 95% of a Daytona but only a fraction of the price..
@@richardmorris7063 I got it on Thursday, and the size is perfect! 😁
I have the reverse Panda and it is not for a medium to smaller wrist in my opinion. I have a large 7 3/4” wrist. I recommend it very much if you can handle the weight and size. It’s as solid a watch you can buy with an incredible movement at a great price!
The reverse is way more legible. I had a white one and struggled reading it in lowish light because the hands disappeared against the white dial. This black one fixes that issue, wonderfully 🎉
Its true,but I have mine as much for look as anything. What I do is put my Panda on first thing,then after my afternoon shower change up for evening. My Citizen Ecos positively glow at night a little better.
I also don't get why Tudor doesn't apply black surrounds for the hands and hour markers like Rolex does for the Explorer II, the Polar Explorer II is a super legible watch.
Panda owner - my favorite casual watch, hands down. But for the lack of bracelet adjustability, I think it’s damn near perfect. Some complain about legibility, but I’ve never found that to be a problem.
Neither have I
It's like very beautiful woman, not perfect but so nice I'll live w/ it!
Great review Bruce!
Prices nowadays are pretty good for this watch. Lot of companies that offer great discounts
Hey, Bruce! Wait until you see Oris's new, 40mm D65 Chrono. It just might become your new favorite!
That one is gorgeous!
He's got this Panda in his collection too,great videos he puts out as well..
The watch feels great. The bracelet seems extremely light and subpar. But the clasp feels like a million dollars.
This year I was lucky enough to spend a few months with each. Had 3 months with the reverse and 6 months with the Panda. In the end I traded the Panda in for the BB Pro for the increased comfort and GMT. In hindsight, while the Panda is no doubt more eye catching, the Reverse is the more stunning one when seen up close due to its super sharp dial.
Got this watch in Dublin Ireland ,4 weeks ago, had to add 2 extra links as my wrists are over 9 inches wide or metric over 23cm ,this was done for free ,it is so beautiful watch ,but a little small on my wrist.
Don't hear that often,you're a big dude!
Could you get a carrera glass box in for review, would love to hear your thoughts.
I wear one often. Great watch, wears really good on an MN strap.
I own this watch and love it!
Had one of these for a while. Felt really special and loved having it, but too often I found myself picking smaller lighter watches (I have bitch wrists). Fantastic watch no doubt about it
I wore mine a week straight when I first got it,then I changed up to a thin Movado that weighs almost nothing & gotta say it is a formidable piece but I'm only 165lbs & really doesn't bother me.
Would love a updated S&G version with the Tfit clasp, but built how S&G is actually supposed to signify “SILVER and GOLD” not Steel
Woow this is an amazing timepiece I love it!
I would say the 40mm Omega speedmaster racing is a great daily wearer and it is more useful with a 12 hour timer vs just a 45 min timer.
Speedy 57 is really nice too
Great review and if I had not already bought one this would have helped make a decision.
Looks nice on your wrist! The height always pushed me away but it really does seem to wear less thick than the spec
I can confirm this. My wrist is 6.75" and it "should" look too tall, but it's fine. Although I wouldn't recommend it for much smaller of a wrist.
Honestly, this is a watch that I've owned in the past and I enjoyed it but I really wish they could make it 12 mm thick, 40 mm in overall size and give it a t-fit bracelet. Tudor knows the ingredients to make a successful watch, they just have to put it together. As it is, the reason why I traded this watch: it's chunkier than I'd like, the bracelet meh and the proportions need to be refined a little 💯
Haha you just described a Daytona
@@BruceWilliamsexactly what I was going to say. Not going to find too many 12mm automatic chronographs for $5K
Why is it so hard to turn the crown and wind?
Also give the Breitling Chronomat a comparison. Superior finishing, comfort, and movement decoration.
Doesn’t look as good thought
It should be all of those considering it costs almost $4K more
The breitling does not sell at msrp and always can be had at 5k price in like new condition
You can not buy any Breitling B01 movement watch new from a dealer for anywhere near $7,500, let alone $5,000. Maybe a 1-2 year old worn watch. I have been noticing that Breitling chronographs, in particular seem to be holding there value better than their three hand watches.
Bruce how does it compare to the steel and gold chrono version?
Essentially the same just not as 'warm' feeling in person
Have you seen/tried the golden dial variant? I think it's fire in person@@BruceWilliams
@Brian1f1 yes, it's amazing! Big fan
Could you do a video on it? There is almost nothing about it on RUclips @@BruceWilliams
I love the black. Dang... You're making me think I need a Speedy right now.... Noooooooooo more watches! (for now)
the reverse pandas are always better/more premium looking imo. but the pandas just have that pop and uniqueness thats draws eyes to it
Beautiful
I really like this watch, and would love to have it in my collection. Relative to the market, it's a great value, and also looks really nice. That said, since you specifically mentioned it in the title of the video...based on the dimensions I find it hard to believe it wears anywhere near as well as a Speedmaster, so for daily wear...I'll take the Speedy.
I've daily worn both, no issues with either. Though I found myself enjoying the Tudor fit more than the Omega
Bruce, unfortunately you may have been misinformed. The rivets are an integral part of the links. They really shouldn’t be called faux as they serve a technical purpose in maintaining the integrity of the links. If removed, the links will come loose. You may not like the look, but they do serve a purpose beyond aesthetics.
They're literally fake
It replaced my 20 yo 16710 as my dumb reach. Got it with the bund strap for fun and added an Uncle Strap.
No let down.
Love this video ❤
I have the panda. I should have got the reverse panda. Hard to see white hands on white dial. I’m old. Bad eyes.
I'm still in doubt between this reverse panda or the steel & gold, please help me 😊
S&G is a bit too flashy for my liking....reverse Panda is just the right under the radar, value for money luxury chrono that I was looking for.....but in the end it would be better to try both on your wrist and see what matches your tastes
I have the same watch in a slightly different configuration and it is a great daily wear.
timex marlin
The faux rivet’s!! Why oh why oh why 🤦🏽
I know right. So silly
@@BruceWilliams I looked at the same watch a couple of weeks ago, and all I could think is, I wonder if I could get them polished off!
No they are an integral part of the links. They really shouldn’t be called faux as they serve a technical purpose bin holding the links together. Didn’t care for them, but now feel it sets the bracelet apart from the more common oyster style. They don’t bother me anymore.
@@michaelriera6277 i didn’t think they served a purpose
Watch enthusiasts are so anal. They're fine get over it
...now if you were whining about the lack of adjustment in the anachronistic clasp, I'd have some sympathy.
I have 40k rolexs etc.After buying the reverse i wear it more than all the rolexs. I can buy any rolex i want also. Go firgure
You are SO cool!! How are you so cool?
Please, no music. It’s distracting.
Thanks for the input. I go back and forth liking doing it and not
Panda dial is more beautiful. Best Tudor so far.
Reverse panda >>>>>
I rather save a couple or thousand dollars more and get the Breitling Chronomat 42mm …
Soon as they METAS certify and offer on the 5 link bracelet I will buy
Beautiful watch, BUT anytime I see anything fake on the watch it leads me to believe I’m wearing a Chinese made fake. Considering that is a Swiss watch, would it really hurt them that much to use real rivets on the band and use decent clasp ?
What is it with this Swiss companies making great watches and garbage bands?
sorry just watched a bit more and...."this watch does not wear tall"?????????? I haven't watched many of your vids but you just lost literally every modicum of credibility with one sentence lol. it is the tallest-wearing watch I've ever seen in person and I've seen nearly everything. it wears taller than 17mm watches that do actual work to hide the thickness like breaking up the midcase and trickery with the caseback. jfc
I hear you. It’s not a small or “thin” watch for sure, but when you compare it to 17mm watches I think you are way off. On my 7 3/4 wrist it fits like it was made for me. I have a 42mm/15mm diver and it’s both taller in fact and and in appearance. I agree with you that if you are under 200 lbs and have wrists under 7.5” it’s not the best fit for most.
Dude: This is the reason I've limited watching your show. First the Panda (I loved the look but knew I could never read the time) and now you are all over this reverse model. What? You sold your Panda didn't you? I wouldn't blame you. I think I'm done with wide bodied Tudor's. Bring it under 14mm Or leave me alone!
Stop nit picking the rivets jeez thats picky
Welcome to the world of watch collecting
it's massive. slab thickness is ridiculousl it can't be a daily wear unless you're fat or a giant.
Awful fake rivets and it’s too thick, so close but Tudor blew it
Definitely not too thick
Oh.. do you not like yours or are you just saying it’s too thick? Because I own this, the BBPro and the BBGMT. None of them are too thick, regardless of what non-owners might say. I REALLY thought the Pro was going to be too thick because of the diameter.. but once I actually tried it on, I was quickly disabused of that notion. Give it a try. If you have the wrist for a 41mm in general you will find that it is NOT too thick. It’s proportional.
@@Jdinazloved the design of the bbpro when I owned it, but got rid of it because it’s too thick.. would love to own this reverse panda too which I tried on.. but same story.. and same with most Tudors, but they need to differentiate themselves from Rolex some way with the price difference .. otherwise they’re excellent. I have a 7.25 inch wrist for reference, so can call it ‘hefty’ or ‘masculine’ or whatever people like, but it’s thick any way you describe it.. sold the omega seamaster 300m for the same reason
You may not like the aesthetics of the rivets, but they are not fake. This is a misconception. The rivets are an integral part of the links. They really shouldn’t be called faux as they serve a technical purpose in maintaining the integrity of the links. If you shave them off the links will come loose.
@@michaelriera6277 well 50 years ago, yeah. Not these .. they are for looks only on these Tudors. Cast in to the solid link for looks only.. which I don’t mind at all. Not sure why so many freak out about them.
Did you really crap on the Speedmaster at the beginning? Lost a sub
Bye bye
You get can that at the ads already retail price watch market is dead party’s over
Grammar is dead, too?
@@KC-bv9kf it’s over watch market is dead
@@KC-bv9kf how’s that for grammar lol