$3900 USD for watch people with some coin is actually quite reasonable. BTW... I would like to see Tudor kill the Glamor, Advisor, classic lines, clair de rose and 1926; those are shit watches...absolute dog shit and there are much better choices elsewhere for similar money. I would also like to see them get rid of the BB 32/36/41 and the BBS&G simply because these aren't good extensions of the sports lineup. From there I would like to see a BB58 GMT (Coke so no clashing with BLRO), a BB58 Bronze, BBs with matching dial color to bezel color (red dial, blue dial, green dial), black ceramic North Flag with rubber strap, lolly pop hand version of the BB Chrono and finally a 36mm Tudor Submariner (Lollypop Hands) in black and blue (dial color matches the bezel colors and P01 crown).
@@mastermaxpatong2121 I don't follow Ben's channel...too proper though I do respect his extensive knowledge on the subject. AC3 is the guy I follow; he kept me away from shitters.
It's a hell of a lot of money if you compare it to a Steinhart pro that is pretty damn close in fit, finish and quality. It's even more expensive if you've been into watches long enough to remember when a Tudor Submariner was a $350 watch advertised in Guns & Ammo...
@@ChefPelle You used to be able to get Rolex Red Submariners for under 1k... There are many watch brands out there that can machine a chunk of metal and throw a movement in it and be of ok quality...but that isn't the point. If you are ok with any hunk of metal with a movement in it then get whatever floats your boat. If you want a hunk of metal with an in-house chronometer movement, with a solid reputation, with pedigree and with historical significance then you'll have to pay more and considering the state of things today 3900 isn't much for a luxury watch.
@@eco8gator An in-house movement that's actually a stripped down Breitling B01 with zero finishing and decoration, a reputation of having a lot of warranty claims and a constant aura of "it's owned by Rolex"? To be honest, in reality, it's much closer to a Steinhart than it is to a Rolex. If it wasn't for the fact that it was related to Rolex it would be a $2000 watch at best.
This watch has the stigma of not being the Tudor Submariner that everyone expected and wanted. It predates any Seiko design and is a triumph. Time will prove its quality. People will be kicking themselves for not buying one.
When I first saw it online I was repulsed by the P01. I went into my AD two weeks ago and the owner showed me a P01 he had just gotten in. Looking at it in the display case it still didn't impress me. Once I put it on I was mesmerized. I have never seen a watch that so comes alive once it is on the wrist. I thought about it for a week and bought it yesterday. It is undeniably cool and will become a cult classic. My favorite thing is the finish. It looks rough cut and you can see striations in the metal. It is a very industrial, semi-finished look that is very appealing.
I love my P01. I bought it because I’d never seen anything like it, and since then I’ve never met a single person that owns one. It’s different, it’s durable, and it’s mine. For that, I love it. ❤
It’s a strange argument to use in house movements as the basis for competitiveness within that category. The entire category is under 4K and challenge does not necessarily equate production integration...
Its true the watch World found the P01 hard to like let alone love, but like many watches we are all to quick to form opinions before actually seeing the watch in person Adrian...my wife who wears a rotation of AP's & Rolex was instantly drawn to the Tudor P01. Also, she has not worn a watch on a leather strap in 25 years, she wanted one & because of everything I was hearing in the community I was very reluctant to pull the trigger on buying her one...but I pulled the trigger with our AD & she loves it, she thinks it is the perfect watch for weekends in jeans when shopping, for having coffee with friends or walking the dogs...she loves the unique look, style & design (my daughters both like it as well & I must admit so do I).
I like the look of this watch. The first nato straps were leather and they served their purpose very well. Sometimes this content making feels like critique for critiques sake.
I love it and will definitely be adding one to my Tudor collection. My next add was going to be a Pelagos, but i think the P01 just moved up to the top. Great video!!
I fall into the camp of those who like this watch. I liked it the first time I saw it a while back. The locking mechanism on the bezel really sets it apart!
I‘ll have one tomorrow 🫶🏻. It flew for years under my radar - don‘t know why. In the meantime I had 2 different Black Bays and sold them in the meantime. Love this P01 now: the quality, the tooling functions, the different look and the leather/rubber strap 👌🏼
My biggest issue is the 12 hour bezel on a dive watch. I’ve always thought that was the main reason the prototype was rejected by the military. A rotating 12hr bezel is essentially worthless.
And now we still hate it......well sometimes...it really depends on what day it is and time of the day...No this Tudor is not going to work, those lug clamps look ridiculous and they will trap dirt and sand and grit and how can it be cleaned?...if it didn't catch on in the 1960's what are aTudor thinking? That it's going to catch on now??
Searching for a tool watch and I would've bought a Seiko Samurai but the crown is at 3. I actually prefer and think it looks cooler with the crown at 4.. This Tudor is cool.
Horage should have won the “challenge” award in my opinion. They have a true in-house movement (designed and built by a team of 5-7 super-cool people!) and the styling is striking. That’s a brand that folks should seriously check out.
Everyone: "omg I love tool watches, their vibe is so cool!!!" Tudor: releases a real tool watch Everyone: "oh my gosh is this thing ugly who the fuck wants to wear this?!"
I saw this in my local AD yesterday and thought it looked amazing. You are absolutely spot on with your observations regarding the strap, but it appears that Tudor make it easy to swap it out. You can probably supply the perfect alternative, but we shouldn't have to. It seems like an own goal from Tudor...
Great review. I just bought one and it is an eye catcher for the right and wrong reasons. Yes, you either hate or love it. I think it’s a super tool watch with a unique side to it.
It took me 2 years to get excited about the P01. the watch wears incredibly well and casually. It is really unique and not the average diving watch but that is exactly what makes it special.
the crownguard is what I like the most. I would have no trouble settling with a bb58 but knowing how I wear watches a crown guard is necessary.For me I like the offeset crown position.
I’m not the kind of person who gravitates to the off beat. You know, that person who also seems to have a need to be different. That’s not me. But even so, there is nothing in this material world that everyone agrees is good or bad. Not in any context of value, such as beauty, art, cost, location, etc. So everyone has a right to their opinion for sure. So here’s mine. The watch intrigued me when I first saw pictures. I know that pics often make a watch look better than it does in real life and in my opinion most of the time it does the opposite. It fails to show the true physical presence and dimensionality and the watch looks better in real life. But ‘better’ doesn’t necessarily mean ‘good’. I don’t like the watch...I love it. Not because I browsed the internet but because I own it and wear it. If I went by pics alone there’s a plainness that with the off center crown and hanging lugs makes it look like it’s trying too hard to be different. I get that. But if you haven’t seen it in person or worn it then your harsh and absolute opinion is frankly worthless. Perhaps valued by marketeers seeking public opinion, but not by true collectors or enthusiasts. The Matt black dial is beautiful, the off white makers and date give it a nice vintage feel. The way the light bounces off the bezel teeth is really sublime and the teeth themselves are uncommon if not downright unique. My wrist is 7.5” and it wears very well. The swinging lugs make the strap drape nicely on the wrist in an almost fashionable way that is very comfortable. That and the quality strap which is both supple and sturdy make it ‘extremely’ comfortable. In the video you can see how it wears well on Adrian’s wrist and he also remarks somewhat surprisingly how ‘wearable’ it is. Even though you get a sense that he doesn’t personally care much for it. For those of you who dismiss the crown at 4:00 and complain it looks like a Seiko, just stop the ignorance. Remark, yes. But ‘complain and rant’? Get over yourselves. Seiko is not the only one to do this (e.g. the old Gerard Perregaux Seahawk line). Every design aspect of a watch (and anything else for that matter) has always had a first. But eventually others acknowledge a design element well done and adopt it for themselves as well. There’s no sin in that. Are you going to complain about a date window at 3:00 or a three hand movement? Get over it. You either like it or don’t and you don’t have to justify it because it reminds you of a Seiko. Btw, I have Seiko watches as well as high end watches and good is good at any price point. Lastly, for the hater(s) who like to bash You Tubers as one of you did here for Adrian. When you can do what Adrian does and as well as he does maybe a well chosen and objective criticism will be appreciated. Maybe. But otherwise your keystrokes are like pissing in the pool. Simply disgusting, pretty quickly filtered and soon after forgotten. PS I don’t need others to like this watch. In fact I kinda like that I won’t see many others wearing it. I just want like minded enthusiasts who are curious about this watch to see it for themselves before making a final evaluation and ‘absolute’ judgement.
When I first seen the pictures I wasn't the biggest fan but when I seen it in person and up close, it's a cool watch. Your getting alot of watch for the money 👌🏻 Great video as always Adrian 👍🏻
I have to see this thing in-person. One compliment I can give it is the dial. I would love that dial on a more traditional watch. I'm surprised you said it was so wearable. That lug-to-lug is out of control.
I love Marmite, in fact I'm enjoying a jar of their latest offering Marmite peanut butter, a weird concept but very tasty. The P01 looks like it maybe my "Marmite" watch. So as soon as I can I'm going to see if I can get a hands on look at one. Then decide if it's gone from Marmite to Grail for me.
I guess I’m in a minority here, because I find the watch appealing. In fact, I don’t consider it “ugly” at all. I actually like the unusual aspects of the watch, because they make it interesting and different. The steel bezel and black dial are well done and just look like a man’s tool watch. But, I tend to like things outside mainstream popularity.
i kinda like it. my only issue, well my two issues, are 1) lug to lug length seems like its pretty long and 2) strap options seem limited to a two piece. a nato looks like it wouldn't work.
Hmmm...why go to the trouble of making a rubber/hybrid strap that can't get wet? I agree, doesn't make sense. Many leather straps can be considered water resistant, are we sure this one is not?
I love the watch, just not on my wrist. My wrist shape/size elongates the lugs making it look like a train. On Floatlite's wrist it looks great though. Kudos to the great close up shots here.
Hello, Have you ever looked at the Czapek Panda blue. I hand one one the other day and to me it look very nice and felt amazing. I am sorry its not the right place to ask but? I enjoy your videos so thanks.
I don't think is ugly is a tool watch, tools are not ment to be pretty, but reliable, this watch screams that period,price point outstanding in house Movement excellent in my opinion great piece to have in the collection.thank you my for reviewing this magnificent piece 🤙
So 2 years later, are the opinions that this is an investment piece (yes yes, I know we shouldn’t be buying for investment)? I saw this in a Tudor AD yesterday and it’s highly tempting but didn’t go for it. I do like it’s quirkiness but thought I’d spend a night or two researching first as I know less about Tudors vs Rolexes. Looking at Chrono24, it doesn’t seem like value-wise it’s an investment although I imagine for a niche group, it still may be a collector’s piece. The strap will need to go though and I’ve seen some bracelet mods. If I did buy it, you can be sure I’d definitely take it diving.
This timepiece (TUDOR) just look stunning on your wrist, it fits perfectly, the size is awesome, I love how they combine between the modern look dial and the vintage taste when it comes to the unique strap, combining those 2 elements is not that easy, but it also adds a serious identity to the watch, I believe now I can spot and identity this unique timepiece thousand of meters away + it’s a cool tool watch with good functions
So a Tudor Black Bay goes out for a few drinks with mates, hooks up with SKX and gets blind drunk. SKX disappears from the scene weeks later and 9 months later daddy Seiko turns up at Tudor house and says "This baby belongs to you". Yeah that's what I think looking at this watch.
Given that there’s no such thing as a “tool watch” any more (at least in the way the descriptor used to be used) then all this piece offers is somewhat redundant functionality in an aesthetically challenging package. Having said that, I like it. A lot. Good video, btw.
I really like it, but agree with your point on the strap!! I think the buggest news from those awards was AP cleaning up after its 23.59 collection was trashed....or is there politics involved here?
Admittedly, this watch has grown on me. However, don't you think they should have used an elapsed time bezel instead of a 12-hour bezel? I think that would serve the military aspect more than having a 2nd time zone. I guess this is one of those details that could have made this watch really great, but it has design features that don't make complete sense or keep it from being fully utilized as it's supposed design purpose.
I loved the watch when it came out, but there was a issue of similar Rolex coming in auction and Rolex told they don’t have anything like this in their archives
What I don't really understand about watches like this that are supposed to be for utility, is why a mechanical movement? I mean if you're strictly going for utility, ease of use and "wearability" wouldn't a quartz watch be better for that? especially for use in the military? Before I get roasted for even mentioning quartz, what I'm trying to say here is I feel like mechanical watches are kind of meant to be novelty in this day and age. I don't mean that in a bad way or anything, But as in mechanical movements are more suited for flashy/beautiful watches that are more of an art piece rather than a tool. I guess what Im trying to say is, this watch (and watches like it) seem to me like using a steam engine in a commuter car. Or maybe like using a Curta calculator in a finance job crunching numbers all day.
This watch was made in the late 60s. The first quartz movement was released by Seiko in 1969. So to answer your question regarding just the P01...the quarts movement was not out yet so the used a mechanical movement.
Great review, Adrian! Exactly right that it's great looking from the bezel inward! I do think, however, that the Ploprof is intrinsically cool looking and can be worn for style and for admirable eccentricity. The P01 though, nah.
I think it looks cool- I’m considering a black bay, saw it online and looked it up on RUclips straight away. The strap thing doesn’t bother me. If you’re thinking of beating the hell out of it, you can buy a NATO strap for $40 online.
Yeah thought the same thing, don’t like the metal extensions there but I like the face and dial. It’s a deal breaker for me. Kind of Invictaish, where it seems overdone.
I absolutely love it ! But then I’m the one with a collection of Seiko Tuna dive watches, and my everyday watch is a Tudor North Flag. I guess I’m just drawn toward the aesthetic of “tool” watches as apposed to more formal “dress” watches.
Tudor have been seriously shaking up the market in the last few years. If they continue on this upward trajectory they will have the execs at big brother Rolex looking over their shoulders.
as of last weekend the ad still has one in the case new,i thought for sure it would have sold out due to its quirky style like the rolex airking that i was lucky enough to get at the same dealer but this watch as cool as it is i dont see it wanted much. ebay is loaded with them , next
Fully agree that it's hard to pass comments on watch you haven't experienced in the flesh. With the exception of the new Zenith Chronomaster Sport though, then it's actually super easy, barely an inconvenience 😉
I’m confused, you say the competition was weak, but aren’t the BB Fifty-Eight and the BB GMT under $4,000? Both of those are great watches, and highly regarded by most watch guys.
Floatlite is my favourite watch collector 100%👍 he likes watches from Swatch to Patek which is refreshing. The Tudor is a minger but I would rather have something different than put my name on a stupid Rolex waiting list. Always had a soft spot for a Ploprof and this is in the same vain. I'm tempted to get one myself. Floatlite has some really cool pieces and he buys what he likes and not the boring clone stuff that's constantly regurgitated on the interweb. If you're starting a RUclips channel more of this please👍
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Bark and Jack Adrian, How about a cool black leather racing strap? I won’t even tell my wife I purchased one either....
The day Tudor stops producing this P01, it will be an instant classic. Mark my words
Totally agree
@@josegaut its an amazing watch in the flesh an absolutely stunning and unique piece...I am saving my peniies
@@chrissinclair3136 trust me, it’ll be worth everyone of those
£2900 for a Tudor "it's not a lot of money" just show how insane the watch world has become...
$3900 USD for watch people with some coin is actually quite reasonable.
BTW...
I would like to see Tudor kill the Glamor, Advisor, classic lines, clair de rose and 1926; those are shit watches...absolute dog shit and there are much better choices elsewhere for similar money. I would also like to see them get rid of the BB 32/36/41 and the BBS&G simply because these aren't good extensions of the sports lineup.
From there I would like to see a BB58 GMT (Coke so no clashing with BLRO), a BB58 Bronze, BBs with matching dial color to bezel color (red dial, blue dial, green dial), black ceramic North Flag with rubber strap, lolly pop hand version of the BB Chrono and finally a 36mm Tudor Submariner (Lollypop Hands) in black and blue (dial color matches the bezel colors and P01 crown).
@@mastermaxpatong2121 I don't follow Ben's channel...too proper though I do respect his extensive knowledge on the subject. AC3 is the guy I follow; he kept me away from shitters.
It's a hell of a lot of money if you compare it to a Steinhart pro that is pretty damn close in fit, finish and quality. It's even more expensive if you've been into watches long enough to remember when a Tudor Submariner was a $350 watch advertised in Guns & Ammo...
@@ChefPelle You used to be able to get Rolex Red Submariners for under 1k... There are many watch brands out there that can machine a chunk of metal and throw a movement in it and be of ok quality...but that isn't the point. If you are ok with any hunk of metal with a movement in it then get whatever floats your boat. If you want a hunk of metal with an in-house chronometer movement, with a solid reputation, with pedigree and with historical significance then you'll have to pay more and considering the state of things today 3900 isn't much for a luxury watch.
@@eco8gator
An in-house movement that's actually a stripped down Breitling B01 with zero finishing and decoration, a reputation of having a lot of warranty claims and a constant aura of "it's owned by Rolex"? To be honest, in reality, it's much closer to a Steinhart than it is to a Rolex. If it wasn't for the fact that it was related to Rolex it would be a $2000 watch at best.
I know it is strange, but since day one, I have loved the look of it
Me Too!
it is attracting
I don’t know, I kind of like it.
It’s a Tudor/skx love child and as soon as seiko saw it they were that disgusted they discontinued the skx on the spot
This watch has the stigma of not being the Tudor Submariner that everyone expected and wanted. It predates any Seiko design and is a triumph. Time will prove its quality. People will be kicking themselves for not buying one.
For whatever reason I'm starting to kind of like it the more is see it.
It is so awfully utilitarian and functional that it kind of makes sense seeing it's original purpose
I feel the same. And i also think it would be collectable in the future.
@@ssslovak47 very true. I do truly hope they will make a rubber or metal strap specifically for this watch. Then it would be bang on
@@ssslovak47 with the piece that operates the bezel that is
Paul UK , vintage tudors are very easy to service . Cheers?
I loved this the moment I first saw it. Judging by the reaction in the comments, I must be a madman!
Join the club. It's lovely in here.
idk maybe that means you are one of the rare individuals with their own thinking ability.
When I first saw it online I was repulsed by the P01. I went into my AD two weeks ago and the owner showed me a P01 he had just gotten in. Looking at it in the display case it still didn't impress me. Once I put it on I was mesmerized. I have never seen a watch that so comes alive once it is on the wrist. I thought about it for a week and bought it yesterday. It is undeniably cool and will become a cult classic. My favorite thing is the finish. It looks rough cut and you can see striations in the metal. It is a very industrial, semi-finished look that is very appealing.
how is it holding up? i never liked the bb series and just found out this thing exists. and i love the looks and functionality(?) of it
I agree surprisingly it is quite a funky watch. It’s casualness and toughness makes this watch a very likeable watch
I love my P01.
I bought it because I’d never seen anything like it, and since then I’ve never met a single person that owns one.
It’s different, it’s durable, and it’s mine. For that, I love it. ❤
Is the girl cute ? Umm she has a great personality....Seems like the summary of the P01
Not good looking but attractive
Bought one waited ages for it to arrive I was initially a bit underwhelmed but it's grown on me and I now love it
It won the challenge award, cos it would be a challenge to love it 😁
Haha.
It’s a strange argument to use in house movements as the basis for competitiveness within that category. The entire category is under 4K and challenge does not necessarily equate production integration...
I know. What proof is there of in house being more reliable and better than ETA or Sellita
This one is my most complimented watch! Nobody says a word when wearing my Sub.
Its true the watch World found the P01 hard to like let alone love, but like many watches we are all to quick to form opinions before actually seeing the watch in person Adrian...my wife who wears a rotation of AP's & Rolex was instantly drawn to the Tudor P01. Also, she has not worn a watch on a leather strap in 25 years, she wanted one & because of everything I was hearing in the community I was very reluctant to pull the trigger on buying her one...but I pulled the trigger with our AD & she loves it, she thinks it is the perfect watch for weekends in jeans when shopping, for having coffee with friends or walking the dogs...she loves the unique look, style & design (my daughters both like it as well & I must admit so do I).
I like the look of this watch. The first nato straps were leather and they served their purpose very well. Sometimes this content making feels like critique for critiques sake.
I love it and will definitely be adding one to my Tudor collection. My next add was going to be a Pelagos, but i think the P01 just moved up to the top. Great video!!
I fall into the camp of those who like this watch. I liked it the first time I saw it a while back. The locking mechanism on the bezel really sets it apart!
I‘ll have one tomorrow 🫶🏻. It flew for years under my radar - don‘t know why. In the meantime I had 2 different Black Bays and sold them in the meantime. Love this P01 now: the quality, the tooling functions, the different look and the leather/rubber strap 👌🏼
It’s grown on me I have tbh and I have just bought a 2021 model for £2k ‘unworn’
Now then
I'm just gonna say it....It's a really cool watch! Great video as always Adrian.
Love it, saving up for this one.
The more I look at this watch, I don’t hate it and really appreciate what Tudor are doing. Thanks for another 🔥 review brother!!
My biggest issue is the 12 hour bezel on a dive watch. I’ve always thought that was the main reason the prototype was rejected by the military. A rotating 12hr bezel is essentially worthless.
We all say it looks weird now. But after Tudor stop producing it, it will turn into a collectors' watch and value goes up
Everyone hated the Royal Oak when it 1st came out and now...
Not true, JCB who worked at AP at the time said it immediatly took off in Italy and did ok in a lot of countries.
And now we still hate it......well sometimes...it really depends on what day it is and time of the day...No this Tudor is not going to work, those lug clamps look ridiculous and they will trap dirt and sand and grit and how can it be cleaned?...if it didn't catch on in the 1960's what are aTudor thinking? That it's going to catch on now??
Searching for a tool watch and I would've bought a Seiko Samurai but the crown is at 3. I actually prefer and think it looks cooler with the crown at 4..
This Tudor is cool.
Horage should have won the “challenge” award in my opinion. They have a true in-house movement (designed and built by a team of 5-7 super-cool people!) and the styling is striking. That’s a brand that folks should seriously check out.
I bought one, sold it and bought it again.
Everyone: "omg I love tool watches, their vibe is so cool!!!"
Tudor: releases a real tool watch
Everyone: "oh my gosh is this thing ugly who the fuck wants to wear this?!"
I, for one, have liked this watch since it was revealed.
i tried on one, my wrist is bigger than yours, liked the fit, feel and dial, as you said i don't see the idea of a leather strap hybrid
Are those bezel clamps/endlinks removable? Thanks for the video.
I saw this in my local AD yesterday and thought it looked amazing. You are absolutely spot on with your observations regarding the strap, but it appears that Tudor make it easy to swap it out. You can probably supply the perfect alternative, but we shouldn't have to. It seems like an own goal from Tudor...
Great review.
I just bought one and it is an eye catcher for the right and wrong reasons. Yes, you either hate or love it. I think it’s a super tool watch with a unique side to it.
It took me 2 years to get excited about the P01.
the watch wears incredibly well and casually.
It is really unique and not the average diving watch but that is exactly what makes it special.
What’s the lug to lug measurement please Adrian? Thanks!
I think this is one of Tudors best pieces. It truly stands out from the crowd and it's timelessly executed
the crownguard is what I like the most. I would have no trouble settling with a bb58 but knowing how I wear watches a crown guard is necessary.For me I like the offeset crown position.
I’m not the kind of person who gravitates to the off beat. You know, that person who also seems to have a need to be different. That’s not me. But even so, there is nothing in this material world that everyone agrees is good or bad. Not in any context of value, such as beauty, art, cost, location, etc. So everyone has a right to their opinion for sure. So here’s mine. The watch intrigued me when I first saw pictures. I know that pics often make a watch look better than it does in real life and in my opinion most of the time it does the opposite. It fails to show the true physical presence and dimensionality and the watch looks better in real life. But ‘better’ doesn’t necessarily mean ‘good’.
I don’t like the watch...I love it.
Not because I browsed the internet but because I own it and wear it. If I went by pics alone there’s a plainness that with the off center crown and hanging lugs makes it look like it’s trying too hard to be different. I get that. But if you haven’t seen it in person or worn it then your harsh and absolute opinion is frankly worthless. Perhaps valued by marketeers seeking public opinion, but not by true collectors or enthusiasts.
The Matt black dial is beautiful, the off white makers and date give it a nice vintage feel. The way the light bounces off the bezel teeth is really sublime and the teeth themselves are uncommon if not downright unique. My wrist is 7.5” and it wears very well. The swinging lugs make the strap drape nicely on the wrist in an almost fashionable way that is very comfortable. That and the quality strap which is both supple and sturdy make it ‘extremely’ comfortable. In the video you can see how it wears well on Adrian’s wrist and he also remarks somewhat surprisingly how ‘wearable’ it is. Even though you get a sense that he doesn’t personally care much for it.
For those of you who dismiss the crown at 4:00 and complain it looks like a Seiko, just stop the ignorance. Remark, yes. But ‘complain and rant’? Get over yourselves. Seiko is not the only one to do this (e.g. the old Gerard Perregaux Seahawk line). Every design aspect of a watch (and anything else for that matter) has always had a first. But eventually others acknowledge a design element well done and adopt it for themselves as well. There’s no sin in that. Are you going to complain about a date window at 3:00 or a three hand movement? Get over it. You either like it or don’t and you don’t have to justify it because it reminds you of a Seiko. Btw, I have Seiko watches as well as high end watches and good is good at any price point.
Lastly, for the hater(s) who like to bash You Tubers as one of you did here for Adrian. When you can do what Adrian does and as well as he does maybe a well chosen and objective criticism will be appreciated. Maybe. But otherwise your keystrokes are like pissing in the pool. Simply disgusting, pretty quickly filtered and soon after forgotten.
PS I don’t need others to like this watch. In fact I kinda like that I won’t see many others wearing it. I just want like minded enthusiasts who are curious about this watch to see it for themselves before making a final evaluation and ‘absolute’ judgement.
I own the watch, and agree completely. Well said mate!
When I first seen the pictures I wasn't the biggest fan but when I seen it in person and up close, it's a cool watch. Your getting alot of watch for the money 👌🏻 Great video as always Adrian 👍🏻
That in 39mm and bracelet. Beautiful finish btw. With the BBpro will be a great combo
I have to see this thing in-person. One compliment I can give it is the dial. I would love that dial on a more traditional watch. I'm surprised you said it was so wearable. That lug-to-lug is out of control.
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Now that p01 has won the award, the retail price will soon be adjusted to CHF4k+
Bezel and inwards: Looks stunning. Would love the current BB58 with a date window like this
I love Marmite, in fact I'm enjoying a jar of their latest offering Marmite peanut butter, a weird concept but very tasty. The P01 looks like it maybe my "Marmite" watch. So as soon as I can I'm going to see if I can get a hands on look at one.
Then decide if it's gone from Marmite to Grail for me.
It’s only when you see the other watches that were in the same category, that you realise it won because it was considered the least worst .
I guess I’m in a minority here, because I find the watch appealing. In fact, I don’t consider it “ugly” at all. I actually like the unusual aspects of the watch, because they make it interesting and different. The steel bezel and black dial are well done and just look like a man’s tool watch. But, I tend to like things outside mainstream popularity.
I like it. Thinking of getting one. I think its the best implementation of the snowflake hands. I'd prefer a vintage snowflake, but this is cheaper.
i kinda like it. my only issue, well my two issues, are 1) lug to lug length seems like its pretty long and 2) strap options seem limited to a two piece. a nato looks like it wouldn't work.
Hmmm...why go to the trouble of making a rubber/hybrid strap that can't get wet? I agree, doesn't make sense. Many leather straps can be considered water resistant, are we sure this one is not?
I love the watch, just not on my wrist. My wrist shape/size elongates the lugs making it look like a train. On Floatlite's wrist it looks great though. Kudos to the great close up shots here.
Thanks for watching Ben. 👍🏻
Hello, Have you ever looked at the Czapek Panda blue. I hand one one the other day and to me it look very nice and felt amazing. I am sorry its not the right place to ask but? I enjoy your videos so thanks.
I don't think is ugly is a tool watch, tools are not ment to be pretty, but reliable, this watch screams that period,price point outstanding in house Movement excellent in my opinion great piece to have in the collection.thank you my for reviewing this magnificent piece 🤙
So 2 years later, are the opinions that this is an investment piece (yes yes, I know we shouldn’t be buying for investment)? I saw this in a Tudor AD yesterday and it’s highly tempting but didn’t go for it. I do like it’s quirkiness but thought I’d spend a night or two researching first as I know less about Tudors vs Rolexes. Looking at Chrono24, it doesn’t seem like value-wise it’s an investment although I imagine for a niche group, it still may be a collector’s piece. The strap will need to go though and I’ve seen some bracelet mods. If I did buy it, you can be sure I’d definitely take it diving.
Tintin watch looks nice.. whats the brand?
Just bought one. Tried it and thought why not. It’s different and feels good on the wrist.
Not to everyone’s taste I know but i like it.
This timepiece (TUDOR) just look stunning on your wrist, it fits perfectly, the size is awesome, I love how they combine between the modern look dial and the vintage taste when it comes to the unique strap, combining those 2 elements is not that easy, but it also adds a serious identity to the watch, I believe now I can spot and identity this unique timepiece thousand of meters away + it’s a cool tool watch with good functions
So a Tudor Black Bay goes out for a few drinks with mates, hooks up with SKX and gets blind drunk. SKX disappears from the scene weeks later and 9 months later daddy Seiko turns up at Tudor house and says "This baby belongs to you".
Yeah that's what I think looking at this watch.
Given that there’s no such thing as a “tool watch” any more (at least in the way the descriptor used to be used) then all this piece offers is somewhat redundant functionality in an aesthetically challenging package. Having said that, I like it. A lot. Good video, btw.
Loved it from the day I saw it. Put an FKM ladder strap on it (same as Pro Plof), and it looks and wears great.
I really like it, but agree with your point on the strap!! I think the buggest news from those awards was AP cleaning up after its 23.59 collection was trashed....or is there politics involved here?
The P01 and its prototype are inspired on a Rolex Ref. 1690, also a prototype. IDGuy talked about it in his latest video
I liked it when it came out, I love it even more now.
Admittedly, this watch has grown on me. However, don't you think they should have used an elapsed time bezel instead of a 12-hour bezel? I think that would serve the military aspect more than having a 2nd time zone. I guess this is one of those details that could have made this watch really great, but it has design features that don't make complete sense or keep it from being fully utilized as it's supposed design purpose.
Can you swap out the strap?
I think that it’s design is having balls and brains bringing out to a boring rolexy market place a tool refreshing approach
Looking fwd to pass it on my wrist. Not my cup of tea, but it's definitely growing on me!
The 11.59 really getting that much flak? Some of the variations are gorgeous, especially the perpetual calendar!
I’d love to see the P01 come with a full rubber Tropic strap instead of that half leather strap.
Chi-Town California a tropic built into those lugs would be an auto-buy for me. This coupled with the bi-directional locking bezel would be so 🤘
Maybe Uncle Seiko will make one for it?
I loved the watch when it came out, but there was a issue of similar Rolex coming in auction and Rolex told they don’t have anything like this in their archives
What I don't really understand about watches like this that are supposed to be for utility, is why a mechanical movement?
I mean if you're strictly going for utility, ease of use and "wearability" wouldn't a quartz watch be better for that? especially for use in the military?
Before I get roasted for even mentioning quartz, what I'm trying to say here is I feel like mechanical watches are kind of meant to be novelty in this day and age. I don't mean that in a bad way or anything, But as in mechanical movements are more suited for flashy/beautiful watches that are more of an art piece rather than a tool. I guess what Im trying to say is, this watch (and watches like it) seem to me like using a steam engine in a commuter car. Or maybe like using a Curta calculator in a finance job crunching numbers all day.
This watch was made in the late 60s. The first quartz movement was released by Seiko in 1969. So to answer your question regarding just the P01...the quarts movement was not out yet so the used a mechanical movement.
Great review, Adrian! Exactly right that it's great looking from the bezel inward! I do think, however, that the Ploprof is intrinsically cool looking and can be worn for style and for admirable eccentricity. The P01 though, nah.
Glad you kinda came around to it 😉 great video pal. Marine nationale works a treat on it.
I think it looks cool- I’m considering a black bay, saw it online and looked it up on RUclips straight away. The strap thing doesn’t bother me. If you’re thinking of beating the hell out of it, you can buy a NATO strap for $40 online.
Yeah thought the same thing, don’t like the metal extensions there but I like the face and dial. It’s a deal breaker for me. Kind of Invictaish, where it seems overdone.
I'd rather have the P01 then the new two tone gold Sea Dweller, that's for sure.
I absolutely love it ! But then I’m the one with a collection of Seiko Tuna dive watches, and my everyday watch is a Tudor North Flag. I guess I’m just drawn toward the aesthetic of “tool” watches as apposed to more formal “dress” watches.
Tudor have been seriously shaking up the market in the last few years. If they continue on this upward trajectory they will have the execs at big brother Rolex looking over their shoulders.
A black rubber strap would not make more sense as a tool watch, but I think also would genuinely help aesthetically
It just looks like a lot of metal with those end links. Is the lume sort of faux patina lume?
as of last weekend the ad still has one in the case new,i thought for sure it would have sold out due to its quirky style like the rolex airking that i was lucky enough to get at the same dealer but this watch as cool as it is i dont see it wanted much. ebay is loaded with them , next
these are for sale where in the us? ive been calling almost every week for this but still none at least here in boston
The snowflake hand only works with rectangular hour marks (Pelagos dial) in my opinion
Fully agree that it's hard to pass comments on watch you haven't experienced in the flesh. With the exception of the new Zenith Chronomaster Sport though, then it's actually super easy, barely an inconvenience 😉
Is it possible to put the P01 on a NATO? it might look a little better that way
I really love this watch, people says it ugly but I've had a hard time just finding one. I'm buying one ASAP
What's the point of a lockable 12 he bezal. Surely it should be a diver style bezel
It's the Fender Jaguar of watches
I like everything about it except the awful Tudor hands that say "we could have done it better, but we crap it down for branding reasons".
Yeah I don’t like the Tudor hands either.
Reminds me of a Frankenstein watch. Datejust machine bezel from the 1970's, Seiko Diver, with a bit of Explorer 2 on top. I really like the watch.
The quality of the pics are outstanding. As for the watch it kinda grow on me which is scary🤣🤣🤣. 🤣
I’m confused, you say the competition was weak, but aren’t the BB Fifty-Eight and the BB GMT under $4,000? Both of those are great watches, and highly regarded by most watch guys.
Thanks Adrian. It’s a 👍for me.
Mine is coming in the next few days, think there are not many left for sale now. Is definitely a marmite watch, but I love it.
Floatlite is my favourite watch collector 100%👍 he likes watches from Swatch to Patek which is refreshing. The Tudor is a minger but I would rather have something different than put my name on a stupid Rolex waiting list. Always had a soft spot for a Ploprof and this is in the same vain. I'm tempted to get one myself. Floatlite has some really cool pieces and he buys what he likes and not the boring clone stuff that's constantly regurgitated on the interweb. If you're starting a RUclips channel more of this please👍
i found the pic intresting as u were removing the case then i liked it.
Thx for the video adrian. love it again.