Rolex vs Tudor - Pepsi GMT | Watchfinder & Co.
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- It’s about time we got these two side-by-side, and now that time is here. The crux of this debate is simply going to revolve around the following: this GMT-Master II costs £6,800, the Tudor £2,790. The Rolex is almost two-and-a-half times the price. But it’s also the older sibling, the original, without which Tudor wouldn’t exist at all. So, the question is simply this: if you can afford either, which one should you pick?
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The best selling point of the tudor is, well, that you can get one
welp someone did not understand your point of Rolex scarcity.
I have a sub, but prefer the Tudor gmt to pepsi, the jubilee bracelet doesnt work on a sports watch
@@ET-dn2ik I'll give you money and you try walk into a Rolex AD and ask for the Rolex Pepsi GMT.
SlopedOtter actually it’s more like it’s a shorter waiting list - gave up and got mine from grey market. Paid a small premium but not I’m stuck with searching for the steel bracelet. It’s apparently a 3-4 month waiting period.
Carter Lamont actually if you theoretically gave him $100k to spend at an AD, they will magically conjure one out of their supposedly non existent vault at the back.
The overall perception is that Tudor is the smaller and thus a less wanted watch than the Rolex. I dont agree, whenever i see people driving a BMW i never think, 'looser, you cant affort the Rolls'. Same when people drive an Audi, couldn't the driver buy the Lamborghini instead. Maybe people make a choice based upon their feeling instead of their wallet. If i had to choose i'd go for the Tudor, it looks more like the old GMT Master11. The Tudor does everything the Rolex does but it is a bit less the star of the show. The watch is more 'what you see is what you get'. During a party or festival i dont want to stand in the middle of the crowd and jump like crazy, instead i like to look at the people having a great time and that's fine with me. Just like this Tudor GMT, we both look at the world and it is just fine.
Never a truer statement made 👌🏾
Rolex own Tudor, so they are the same company
I don't really think your analogy is that fitting while I agree with the tone of it. No rolex made today is a rolls royce (That would be Patek sort of territory), nor a Lamborghini (That would be probably an RM).
I think that a more fitting comparison for Tudor and Rolex would be seen within car brands as opposed to between them. One could say that Tudor is the Mercedes A class to the Rolex E class, or the BMW 1 series to the Rolex 5 Series. They are both very well made objects, they are both a cut above the rest but there's something that can at times feel a little hollow about the lesser product.
I'd never judge somebody for owning a Tudor just as I wouldn't judge somebody for owning an A Class, but if you really want the E Class or the Rolex they will be a hollow substitute.
@@Macca-95 Good approach but I would compare it to Porsche(Rolex) and Audi (Tudor). Both are part of VW Group(the same company), that more inline with narrative. About Patek as Rolls Royse totally agree =)
Me too i dont like crown guards...especially the ugly cyclops!!! If rolex make their gmt looks like this tudor i will buy it even if it price double!!@
I've had the Tudor now for 2 months. It's absolutely beautiful - and I find myself choosing it over my Sub.
was wondering how your tudor gmt was doing with regards to bezel scratches etc?
@@esperoutdoors9421 No scratches so far. I guess as far as scratches go it all depends if you intend to sell on at some point. Personally I don't mind a few light scratches over time as it shows the watch has been on a journey with you. My Sub is for my son (eventually) and I will like the fact that it has a couple of dings and marks. It wouldn't be the same to hand over something that was "as new" and never been worn. So if you intend to keep it I wouldn't worry about the odd mark. They just add to the character (IMO).
@@esperoutdoors9421 I just bought the Tudor BB GMT and I intend to wear it under a variety of conditions. My late father-in-law owned an Omega from the early 80’s and wore it everywhere (driving a truck, farming, repairing heavy machinery, etc) for almost 40 years. The watch took quite a beating - the case and hesalite crystal were badly scratched and the bracelet was destroyed. When he passed away and willed the watch to my wife, we sent it to back to the factory to be refurbished. It is beautiful, but not perfect. But, most importantly, whenever my wife wears it, she thinks of her wonderful father and his love for her! And that is why my wife and I buy heirloom watches - they are something tangible we can pass on to our family when we die - something that they can wear on a regular basis and be reminded of our love for them. So, yes, my BB GMT will undoubtedly collect scratches and dings. But they won’t likely detract from the sentimental value. And if they do, the watch can be sent back to Tudor for refurbishing!
@@EliDeuce do you think the Tudor would hold up as well as the Omega for over 40 years?
@@edelmar17 I think the Tudor’s crystal and metal bracelet will hold up better than the Omega’s hesalite crystal and leather strap. But I think the Omega’s quartz movement will hold up better than the automatic movement of the Tudor.
Note, though, that my wife and I had the quartz movement of the Omega refurbished twice over a ten-year period.
After owning both watches, I must say that the Tudor is much more watch for the money. It comes down to aesthetics. I feel Tudor is a brand to be reckoned with in the future and much of that depends on the future models this brand can muster. It looks very promising.
Tudor looks more clean
Yes you'e right.The Tudor really does have simpler lines, that gives it a more functional elegance.
more clean?...a true scholar
No it doesn’t. No Tudor is better looking with those goofy hands. Saying so is always coming from what you know you can’t have what may be possible to own.
I have a Rolex Hulk..I like Tudor’s look compared to some Rolex’s. Varies from comparison to comparison. No doubt Rolex is an over hyped brand to the max. Tudor is more correctly priced for quality
I personally think the Tudor looks much more sophisticated and doesn’t have the garish “bling” look of the new ceramic Rolex GMT
Of course, there is the garish OG THE "rolex of the poor", which is worse!
WRONG...I can afford either and CHOSE the TUDOR. No ugly magnifier. If you need the magnifier, please don't drive as I certainly don't trust your eyesight. The glossiness of the Rolex is the same flaw that Omega has. The current Planet Ocean is also too glossy, although they don't have the almost obnoxious white enamel numerals on the bezel that Rolex has. The ceramic bezel with white numerals looks like an homage watch trying to be a Rolex...quite plastic looking. The more subdued Tudor bezel is more my taste, the lack of the ugly and superfluous "cyclops" magnifying lens is a BIG bonus! I also purchased the older Planet Ocean in 42 as the size and more subdued appearance appeals to me and as such, will likely never be made again. I could choose to afford either. People who say these things are more rich watch snobs than true aficionados. Rolex got my money either way. I'm sure they appreciate my "poorness". If you think a truly poor person can afford a TUDOR watch, you live in a strange reality.
I can highly recommend Specsavers.
I own a tudor black bay blue which I bought after my vintage Pepsi Rolex. I prefer the Tudor gmt to new Rolex and contemplating purchasing Tudor gmt
Love the tool watch look of the Tudor. Aluminium insert, snowflake hands, and no cyclops makes it so clean looking.
I was waiting for this one for a while. Absolutely love your videos guys, don't stop making them!
You could even sell snow to an eskimo
You mean yellow snow.
Or salt to a slug
Man, you should be replacing my Siri voice
Waited for this one for a while! You guys always post high quality videos
Tudor looks more vintage but lack of crown gaurd bothers me.
Can i ask why? I love it for this reason?
"you've bought a Tudor before because you couldn't afford the Rolex but now now you might just buy the Tudor because you don't want the Rolex what do you think" True hahaha
Today you buy the Tudor becasue you almost can not get the Rolex at retail price.
Tudor is a cleaner design so i like it alot. But ofc true judgement is best served with both in hand. And this is no Versus. This is Rolex AND Tudor, father and son.
I just love the close ups of the watches. Really wanna know what equipment they use.
Such well made informative videos.. damn
Great vid. Seems to me the Tudor is what Rolex was when it was coveted as a tool watch not a jewelry item. Both are great watches tho
This... Might just be the absolute perfect description of why they made it
The macro shoots in all your videos are “pure class”!
Thank you for a refreshing break in the middle of my hectic day!
Great analysis. I prefer Tudor.
My Rolex is 50 years old.... still ticking looks new so stay with the safe choice. Cheers
@@louissiracusa8069 Going by your argument, my Seiko skx007 will also tick in 50 years given proper maintenance and it is extremely durable to wear and tear...still want to go by those arguments? Just FYI, I prefer the Tudor, it is just a better cleaner looking watch made with high quality parts.
Both are great watches, I have a Tudor GMT and a Rolex Daytona, but I think there are better watches out there in both price brackets, the difference is that these watches are far from the best in their price brackets, but both hold their value and both are sought after even though you can buy better for less! A comparison should be made between these and their competitors.
I’d take the Tudor. A lot of negative preconceived notions that come with Rolex. Not to mention buying one at retail is nearly impossible.
Yep.
Rolex? Is it fake? A wannabe who got a loan just to buy it? Someone who thinks he could impress anyone with it?
Rolex, sadly became the watch for people who want to impress, rather than have something of value.
Sadly that goes for Patek and AP as well.
Or the worst of the worst, Richard Mille.
I think Tudor is like a butterfly that is coming out of its cocoon
I could have purchased a used Rolex Explorer 1 but I chose to go with the Tudor Northflag because its everything I was looking for in a watch. The perfect blend of sporty, dressy, and tool watch.
I'm a simple man, I see *Watchfinder and co.* upload a new video, I hit like
Abhinay Raikar why do these stupid comments keep getting so many likes on every video
Brandon Collins, I think, as a redditor first, and an imgurian second, that this is a classy comment that we use to gain updoots, so I don't appreciate you coming in here and disrespecting us just because we are seeking some updoots.
Very simple. You should watch the video first.
Because Brandon, the content of Watchfinder's videos are always A+ material. You may not like some of the watches, but the editing, grammar, tone, history all make it worthwhile. Visit other watch channels and you will understand.
omg people I'm not talking about the content. Watchfinder is absolutely fantastic I know that, hence why I watch all of the videos. I'm talking about this cliché comment that appears in every video I watch, watchfinder or not
As an owner of the Tudor GMT I have two complaints that can both be solved by using the Black Bay 58' case. Its a little tall at 15mm and I'd prefer it was 38-40mm wide. I would love the Rolex but I also don't want to wait 3 years to own it or pay a huge mark up on the secondary market.
Horology House I wouldn't say 100% game over... unless it also had the ceramic bezel too lol.
@@macrolabco I don't think it would be over for the Pepsi, similar to how the BB58 didn't spell the end of Submariner mark ups. The Rolex Pepsi is rare and desirable enough that there will still be people who will want and buy it because it looks and feels more premium, and it is, afterall, a status symbol among many.
A BB58 Pepsi would certainly draw many people away from the Rolex, but I doubt it would be enough to drive the price or the waiting for the Rolex by any significant amount.
@@macrolabco Yeah, of course. But a single watch from Tudor isn't going to change that perspective that people have of Rolex sports watches. I agree (and earnestly hope) that there will be a time in the future where Rolex watches will once again see a decline in demand (probably followed by a period of high demand again), but I don't think one watch from Tudor will do the trick. However, if companies from all over start offering the visual and practical appeal of Rolexes at a much lower cost like the BB58 Pepsi would, I can see it happening.
I'd like to see a review of the Tudor Pelagos LHD or the Omega Planet Ocean 600m Steel. Thanks for the all the insights on the other watches. Great videos!
I’d love to hear the history and review of the 1935 B-uhr watches, specifically the ones made by laco.
technically speaking the rolex is 5x as much concerning market pricing
Wanted a GMT watch - proper GMT for world travel. Didn't want to spend £15K on the Rolex - although it's a fine watch. £3K on the Tudor - sorted. These are real world prices. It's a no brainer unless it's the brand you really want.
Once again excellent video
I have always loved the Tudor brand , but even more so now with its Black Bay series. While some may perceive still in the shadows of its parent
Many including myself see the Tudor standing strongly on its own 2 feet? What I would like to see is an expansion into more dress watches;
And a renewal of the Tudor Prince. Hopefully Tudor will see the can grab a market of new innovative watch styles and not just rely on the older sports. Expanding on the Style and 58 is a step ahead
Love the understated Tudor.
Understatement....
I buyed in 1988 a Tudor Submariner for about 1000,-DM ( approx. 500,-€ today)
If you want to buy such a Tudor Submariner today (including box and papers) you have to pay some 6000...7000 ,-€ today....
I like both watches. I own both watches. I use both watches...
I have owned both. I owned and wore Daily for two years the Rolex GMT II ceramic all-black. Then later, owned and wore daily for about three years The Rolex GMT II Batman. I liked them both: great watches, kept good time, reliable, comfortable. I bought the Tudor BB GMT, because I preferred the throwback looks or the much more understated looks. I particularly prefer the aesthetics of the Tudor dial. Additionally, one could buy two of the Tudor GMTs and still have money left over for every one of the Rolex GMTs. And of course, you can find the Tudor GMT at your local AD; while the Rolex GMTs are no longer available through normal processes.
Unfortunately, one final thought: I mentioned that the Rolexes were reliable? Yes, they were and are. However, my Tudor GMT Was not. It has been back to Tudor-Rolex for a movement replacement in order to fix the original movement’s date-change-problem. We will see how the new movement does as the years go on. 🧐
I still love wearing the Tudor GMT. It feels great; looks great; keeps great time. I am wearing it now.
Also own a 2016 Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000 (40mm ceramic). Great watch, a couple of nice quartz Seiko, and a couple of ETA-powered Weiss watches.
175cm, 6.9 inch wrist.
I enjoy Your videos And trust your advice. I would like to see reviewed the Longines Récord. Thanks
I was waiting for this for this SOOOO much...
Can you please do e review of the frederique constant flyback chronograph manufacture?:)
Actually had both of them in my hand today. I love them both!
I've owned the old rolex gmt 2 but had nothing but problems, I've wanted a tudor and like the tudor gmt look. Wanted to add a tudor to my collection. Great looking watch and easy to read with old eyes.
Can you compare Rolex gmt master ii to Grand Seiko sbge201?, Since the two watches are in the same category.
Thanks.
I like the less ostentatious look of the Tudor.
A watch of the man that likes good quality watches rather than the man who likes quality watches but is driven by price /brand snobbery.
On wearing it my honest criticism is that the 15mm thick headcase adds weight. Unless the watch strap fits quite tight on your wrist it naturally slips down. After a while it can nark you. Fine when hotter as wrists expand a little when warmer.
I say this as it's an honest gripe to consider. 😐
I’ve always been more of a Tudor fan and I can’t explain why
I just came back from my local Rolex AD to have a look at the new Pepsi GMT. Once there, I asked to see the Tudor GMT, they had it in stainless steal bracelet and the leather Siena strap. It took me few minutes to get my opinion, attention and heart sold for the tudor on the leather strap! Unbelievable combination of style and presence.
I own a new ceramic Rolex sub (black) and a 2004 aluminum bluesy sub. I just purchased the Tudor bb gmt and I could not be more thrilled. It is chunky but it is a beautiful watch and true gmt.
Thank you for another great video.
The ceramic in the Pespi isn't crisp. The red is not red and the blue is sort of muddy. For me. it's got to be pre-ceramic.
Great video as always. The question was presented at the end, if it will always sit in Rolex's shadow, and I think it will because of people's perception of Rolex. There is no doubt of the higher quality of the Rolex, but having owned both, and currently owning Rolexes and Tudors, lets not forget, at the end of the day, these pieces were originally made to tell the time. Tudor will always sit in the shadow because people cast the shadow by status and quality of Rolex. I guess it depends on why you buy the watches. To be a status symbol and have a more dressy piece in the Rolex, or to have a more rugged, every day wearer like the Tudor. I like them both, but I don't think Tudor will ever get out of Rolexes shadow, and that's sad.
Tudor all the way for me the new Black Bay and GMT are far more refined and less glitzy, and the use of the riveted bracelet once used on the early Rolexes is a very nice touch!
Had the Tudor GMT for almost a year now and loving it! The subdued bezel colours are so much better than the Rolex I think - in fact I don't even care about Rolex anymore tbh!
The tudor is the poor mans rolex.... That is what they were and always will be
@Grandma Pretentious only in sound and the truth in fact... And the Angels... they did sing
Outspent agree more Paul. That being said, there are some models that have a nice look and it’s much better to lose a FXD to a robbery than my subs/Day Dates
love the look of the Tudor just wished it was thinner and they make a Tudor b b 58 pepsi and then you can take my money .
Hate the jubilee bracelet on the Rolex.
I was thinking the same at first but after looking into it more the thickness really doesn't bother me especially after watching this video it really convinced me that I need to own one myself.
Although Tudor makes exceptional watches and they have their own design DNA (albeit with hefty Rolex influences), I have a 80-20 approach to this: I’d buy the Tudor because I can’t afford the Rolex (80%); but I also like the Tudor brand (20%).
Welp, I bought the Black Bay GMT. Super happy with it.
I bought a Tudor GMT after having Rolex Sport Models after about 20 Years. I ordered all of them at the grey market with discount.
For about two years it isn't possible to get the new Sea-Dweller or the new GMT to a normal price.
Also the Tudor GMT will have waiting lists here in Germany.
I like the watch and that for a very good price in my opinion...
Another fantastic video!
When that beat drops at 0:08 endorphins are released and I settle in to another excellent video.
Great review as always! I think in comparable models Tudor seems to live at the shadow of Rolex, but the brand can also dare to be more adventurous, caring less about collectionability -with watches like the north flag- giving a fresh approach to a sometimes too stiff Rolex lineup...
Can you review the latest Rolex air king 2016 model.
A great video, as always.
Tudor GMT definitely holds its own. Rolex/Tudor SA knows exactly where they sit in the wristwatch market. They would not of released the Tudor GMT if it was a true competitor of the Rolex GMT. Great video!
I'd love to see a review on a JLC master ultra thin moon and/or a Glasshute original panomaticlunar
I have The Tudor GMT Pepsi & I'm thrilled with it. The ceramic bezel of the Rolex is appealing but not enough to change my mind even if I were the richest man on the face of this earth.
I owned a DSSD & recently I purchased a Black bay rose..... apar5 from the movement, Tudor being flat on it underclass,,, sit very very comfortable on my wirst. Frankly I preferred it over my DSSD. To each of it own..... you hv to look at both as a totally different watch brand to judge which suits u.
Both great watches. It'll be interesting to see how Rolex develop the Tudor brand.
Just got mine today ! Tudor GmT, so happy with it.
I like the smaller case size and the bolder hour markers. Without the date magnifier, Rolex will be perfect to me.
I guess the magnifier is not for letting you to see the date more clearly, but to let the date shown in similar size as the hour markers.
Similar situation for Tudor, because they don't put a date magnifier, so the hour markers have to be smaller to fit the size of the date window.
In my opinion, for simpler presentations (without chronograph hand and sub dials), the case size should be smaller and the outlines (bezel, dial markers and hands) should be larger and bolder, this can achieve the balance of beauty. So that's why at a short glance, Rolex is always look prettier than Tudor. The only killing weak spot is the date magnifier, it always looks like a scar on a pretty face.
How is the rolex's balance spring more advanced? The Tudor uses AMAGNETIC materials (i.e., silicon) not anti-magnetic.
take a look at the newest speedmaster racing and compare its value with the OG speedy pls
For my wrist, I'd pick Rolex just because it has a shorter lug-to-lug width. That's the only gripe I have with Tudor's current Black Bay series.
Hope they have a GMT version next year for the Tudor Black Bay 58 line
great analysis and conclusion. I want the 58 GMT
Any chance of uploading in 4k?
I find it funny that many people think that the BB does not have a ceramic bezel because of the cost, and derive a difference in quality from that. That's a design question and fits in with the heritage look. After all, a Certina Active Diver also has a ceramic bezel and costs only about €900.
You should compare this Tudor GMT vs Rolex GMT Master II 16760, they are visually identical!! Thanks for your videos.
Don't own either of these watches however I do own a pelagos and it's a lovely watch albeit it is pretty big but the titanium bracelet and case make it as light if not lighter than my tag and brietling ! Which are steel.
I do believe Rolex as tried to make tudor a more distinctive brand of its own in recent years rather than there "cheaper option". It's still early days in my tudor ownership but so far I'm very happy with it.
Does the comparison still hold now that Tudor GMT costs around $4000 in May 2020?
The Rolex Pepsi matched with jubilee bracelet looks weird.
BBnose, but I think that look has been made a bit easier to accept with the Seiko SKX009.
Agree. A sport watch case pair with dress watch bracelet, weird combination.
@Lucky Strike The problem isn't so much that they sell the GMT on Jubilee, the problem is that they don't sell it on Oyster as well.
As with the Tudor Pelagos vs the Submariner Date, it sounds like fantastic features for a fraction of the price but looks noticeably cheaper. I missed until a reviewer pointed it out about Tudor that they all have that after thought collar to disguise the crown as tube and fact that the crown doesn't screw flush to the case. Are they using a Rolex part designed for a Rolex case and have to use this cover to obscure otherwise visible threads of the crown tube.
Man, this channel hates to waste peoples' time. Very informational and in under six minutes. No frills. Straight watch.
Great vid.
I would recommend the Tudor as the tool watch......
I have got a 1988 Tudor Submariner and the Rolex "Hulk" Submariner from 2017. Precesion per day is still the same....
Similar performance in the field of GMT Master?
WF&co do you know if some new bezel color for Tudor GMT is coming in 2019? By the way, imho the last Rolex GMT ceramic seems a fake version of 90's Rolex GMT i found in china market 15years ago. Bezel colors are too vivid and luminova indicators too big. What do you think?
Love the vid, and the watches, but the GMT hands kept going in and out of sync between the two.....
I'm colourblind so the bezels confuse me so much. In certain lighting it almost looks like one colour! That said, the Tudor's bezel seems to be less "loud" and it looks like a better transition.
The Tudor is certainly more watch for the money. Money no object, I'd just get a black bezel sub...
The main reason to get the Tudor is you are not prepared to spend 30% over list to own the Rolex any time soon.
Michael Orme hmm not entirely. I personally prefer the bracelet to the Rolex, and the Rolex bezel is something many people have a love hate relationship with. Not a true red and blue. Finally the Tudor has improved waterproof rating.
Personally I would take the Tudor, and put the money you save into a more justifiable Rolex. But that’s just my opinion.
30%? lol, they sell for AUD$35000 in second hand shops.
+ Xianhong Meng Well even more reason not to buy one, especially as they will tank at some stage. Also there's a big difference between what some chancer wants for it and what it actually sells for.
Sorry Herbert I was referring to Meng's comment. It means to take a steep downturn.
you can get them for 15-16 in sydney vintage dealers
I have the Tudor GMT and the Rolex sub. The only advantage the Rolex has is the slim case. If the Tudor GMT had a case thickness around 12.5-13 it would crush the Rolex. The numbers on the bezel of the Rolex look comical vs the Tudor GMT and the previous Rolex GMTs. The jubilee band has no business on any true SS sports watch. The proof of that is Rolex bringing the oyster band back to both the "Pepsi and Batman" models. The blue looks purple and bleeds over on the red in every bezel. A comedy of errors on Rolex's part. My GMT keeps the time within +/-1 second daily. True 70 hours of power reserve. Love the snow flake blizzard, the beautiful dial to look at every time I check the time, and the aluminum bezel. Yes, it fades and scratches and dents, but you can replace it with a new one fairly easy and inexpensive if you need to. I personally think spending 5x for a Rolex vs a Tudor GMT is 100% emotion vs using reason.
4:48 Absolutely perfectly said!
I feel it's a shame that the 3rd of those (status, behind accuracy and reliability) is the only thing that any brand is really going for now. There's a real gap in the market if a brand really hit home on accuracy or reliability and made a watch that was the definite leader in either. Harrison made a clock that was orders of magnitude ahead of anything else and I'd love to know just how accurate can you go (1 second per month?!) with a wristwatch
I Bought A Pelagos over a Rolex. Thanks for the Videos!!
This Tudor reminds me a young, fit and cool man, this Rolex reminds me an old, fat and rich man.
Tudor is the poor man's Rolex.
@@Jungleman707 tudor looks better than rolex...only the price makes rolex rich.....
Not so anymore.
@ Daniel D'Esposito ... so perfectly illustrates why I have never desired a Rolex.
@@Jungleman707 Tudor is more cool and fit
If only they made the Tudor GMT in a smaller case. If they used the BlackBay 58 case with the GMT bezel, I'd buy the Tudor GMT in a heartbeat.
Has been a month since I bought my Tudor Pepsi GMT. I’ve noticed how similar it looks to the Rolex when looked at a distance, almost looks like the it itself. Loving the watch so far and have my eye on a BB 58 Solid Gold.
Good video!
Aside from availablity, there are times being a bit lower on the radar is a good thing point to the Tudor in that regard.
I'd like to see the Orient Power Reserve watch from 2001 reviewed. It's a watch that I use many days out of the Month.
Tudor has started to become a class of its own with time.
Second year with my Black Bay 58. It's a great watch. Great accuracy, movement, power reserve, solid, thin, comfortable and whisper quiet for a sports watch.
It draws attention but still subtle enough to wear it daily.
I couldn't go any other brand but Tudor and Rolex.
As a modern man of 2018 I am sick of all the bourgeoisie reflected in this watch market and also why the hell do I have to be on a waiting list for years for something I can afford. My money is going else where.
First, fantastic video! Your insight and conceptualize what these watches represent couldn’t be better!
Your conclusion about you now “buy a Tudor because you don’t want a Rolex” is dead on. However I feel people will miss that as most people think everyone wants a Rolex!
But unfortunately most are right, that although the Tudor BB GMT is close to what the original GMT was, except for size, the GMT Master exist and people would want that. I think One can truly only say that about the Pelagos! It is truly a watch that its own merits! One day you should do a Pelagos video. It is a fantastic watch. It is the only watch that can truly say it is Submariner 2.0!
If Tudor made the Pepsi in a 39mm or 40mm, I'd buy it in a heartbeat
That's what I noticed too, the Tudor looks a little chunkier than the Rolex.
At 41 it’s a good size I think. Feels like a 40. It’s just the 15mm thickness that lets it down. Mine doesn’t slip under the cuff really
@@cfccorndawg 15mm thickness and the 50mm lug to lug for me
@@rousseau327 I’m with you on that too. I have skinny wrists. It does wear smaller weirdly though. The lugs are longer then a Rolex Pepsi but the end links are very supple in how the bracelet vertically drops from them (if that makes sense) they hug the wrist surprisingly well! What’s your ideal watch anyway my friend?
@@cfccorndawg 16710 GMT Master 2 is great imo. bracelet is definitely behind the times, but case shape and dimensions both make the watch wear so well
I bought the Tudor because I love the coloring and proportions. The Rolex turned me off because of the bling factor. I'm still going to be buying a couple Rolex watches, but they won't be modern day ones. I guess I like the more vintage look. Also, the Tudor is a strap monster! It looks good on such a wide variety of straps. Great video :)
The same could be said about all the watches having ceramic bezel, right?
I’m lucky to own BB S&G and the GMT. Love them both.
Are the prices for both pieces going to keep climbing beyond RRP?
My goodness those are some stunning looking shots!
Honestly, i'd pick the Tudor every day. Just the fact that it lacks that fugly cyclops makes it a winner!
That Rolex with the cyclops and that gawdy bracelet makes it look like a 1980s Florida pensioner's watch 😂😂
Tudor is so much cleaner and it looks STUNNING on a brown leather strap (available on purchase).
On the bracelet gets washed out IMO
SpaghettiKillah you’ll be needing that cyclops when your eyes go.
Agree....less is more and Tudors got it...
Le rerpule dino La swag
Which reinforces my assumption that it's a pensioner's watch LOL
If you can't see the date without x5 magnification maybe you shouldn't get into expensive watches
You hit the nail on the head. "Florida pensioners watch" this is how I perceive most Rolex's and I think they know they need to appeal to the under 50 crowd with a fresher, cleaner, less bling look.
"1980s Florida pensioner's watch" :D