Tudor GMT running out of power

[minute_man]

My BB GMT seems to be running out of power. I had been wearing it in rotation with my DJ41 and the power reserve had always been great. Well, until now.
This week finds me on a business trip to Spain. Waking up after the first night at the hotel, noticed that the watch was stopped at 06:30. I couldn't remember just how many turns I had given the crown or on which day exactly because of wearing it on and off...So I made sure I gave it 40+ turns, set the time and never thought much of it until now, two days after the 1st hiccup, 22:20 and it's again stopped Time keeping is spot on while it runs.
Correct me if I'm wrong but this is not another typical fault of the GMT, right?
Anyway, I'm sending it in as soon as I get back. I'll call my AD to let the RSC know I'll be paying them a visit for the 3rd time with this one... Fingers crossed this is also going to be covered under (the extended) warranty (purchased 07/2019) .
I'm curious what's wrong with it but I guess I'll never learn or if I did, it will be because I'll eventually had to foot the bill

[William.L.]

I hate to hear this. I was going to head to my local Tudor AD tomorrow to put one on my wrist and see how I like it. I'd planned on grabbing one as my next piece.

[minute_man]

Originally Posted by William.L.

I hate to hear this. I was going to head to my local Tudor AD tomorrow to put one on my wrist and see how I like it. I'd planned on grabbing one as my next piece.

After 2 movement swaps and now this one, this is indeed becoming a nuisance. I'm sure they can and will fix it though. A big plus for me is that the RSC Athens is within half hour drive.
If you can directly deal with an RSC or you don't mind the wait going through an AD for warranty work, then I see no real reason why not bying one. It's an excellent piece and the later ones could very well have these hiccups sorted.

Please note that I have been active both in the range and field over the past two months as the hunting season is on, so some shock damage cannot be ruled out. Although I think it should be able to take it without missing a beat, honestly...

[JC316]

Def not a normal occurrence. Sorry to hear. It is never a good thing when something you paid good money for falls short of expectations.

Not sure if this will help, but I think it may be worth a try. If your watch stops again, try giving it a full 50 winds. If that doesn't help and it stops again, try giving it a full 80 winds.

Let us know if it helps.

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[No SUBctitute]

As an aside....it's unbelievable that Rolex can't fix the date issue on this watch.

[Dan Pierce]

My BB GMT has & continues to run the requisite 70 hours.
dP

[Rori]

Originally Posted by William.L.

I hate to hear this. I was going to head to my local Tudor AD tomorrow to put one on my wrist and see how I like it. I'd planned on grabbing one as my next piece.

I would still go and pick one up. :-)


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[Old Farmer]

Mine gets its 60-70 hours consistantly

[padi56]

Its all down to wrist activity and wearing a watch dont always wind the watch if low activity,so my advice give it a full manual wind around 50 plus full crown turns clockwise only.Then leave off the wrist and see how long in runs then before it stops.

[minute_man]

Originally Posted by padi56

Its all down to wrist activity and wearing a watch dont always wind the watch if low activity,so my advice give it a full manual wind around 50 plus full crown turns clockwise only.Then leave off the wrist and see how long in runs then before it stops.

I'm pretty active throughout the day, Peter, and never had an automatic die out on me but you do have a valid point. I'll give it 50 full ones then let it sit and see what happens.

Thanks

Edit: at about 35 turns I heard and felt like something is slipping inside so I stopped. I guess that’s the overwinding protection kicking in...

[padi56]

Originally Posted by minute_man

I'm pretty active throughout the day, Peter, and never had an automatic die out on me but you do have a valid point. I'll give it 50 full ones then let it sit and see what happens.

Thanks

Edit: at about 35 turns I heard and felt like something is slipping inside so I stopped. I guess that’s the overwinding protection kicking in...

Yes thats normal when mainspring is full wound it just slips in the spring-barrel, so you crown turn it 70 times without harm.

[minute_man]

Originally Posted by padi56

Yes thats normal when mainspring is full wound it just slips in the spring-barrel, so you crown turn it 70 times without harm.

Good. So now we wait...

[mk2jag]

mine runs and runs and runs...no problemo

[minute_man]

Aaand it's official. Despite a successful power reserve test of 72+ hours, 2 days ago the watch stopped for the third time although fully wound. It had ran flawlessly for a couple weeks of daily wear (I sleep with it on, too).

Handed it over to RSC Athens this morning and they're swapping movement for the third time. They're keeping it for testing until the 25th to be sure...

[samson66]

That's really odd. Never heard of PR issues with this reference. Stinks man, sorry to hear.

[11b1p]

They had to fix my Ranger right after I took it home. Fully wound and it stopped after about two minutes, has run like a champ ever since. As long as you are buying from the AD with a new warranty, you shouldn’t have any fears. I do get tempted seeing the GMT on grey sites, but wonder how many were offloaded there after having issues.

[mcch2233]

Unfortunate to hear, hope it can get fixed quickly for you!

FWIW mine continues to be my most accurate and longest running watch in my collection.

[minute_man]

Originally Posted by samson66

That's really odd. Never heard of PR issues with this reference. Stinks man, sorry to hear.

Indeed it's odd. Never saw this coming but they're still fixing it so I don't mind...

Originally Posted by 11b1p

They had to fix my Ranger right after I took it home. Fully wound and it stopped after about two minutes, has run like a champ ever since. As long as you are buying from the AD with a new warranty, you shouldn’t have any fears. I do get tempted seeing the GMT on grey sites, but wonder how many were offloaded there after having issues.

As long as there's a valid warranty I would still pull the trigger. A movement swap, even if hypothetically not covered by warranty would cost as much as a service. 400-500 isn't really a big deal especially if bought at a discount. Then you'll have another 2 years of service warranty. Still a go in my book

Originally Posted by mcch2233

Unfortunate to hear, hope it can get fixed quickly for you!

FWIW mine continues to be my most accurate and longest running watch in my collection.

That's how it's meant to be

Now time to pick one of my Kommie beaters from the drawer...



Fun goes on

[minute_man]

By way of update, I just received a call that RSC will hold on to my watch beyond the 25th as they are expecting a part from Switzerland, God knows what. That had me thinking for a moment...They went on to confirm it's another movement swap though.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by minute_man

By way of update, I just received a call that RSC will hold on to my watch beyond the 25th as they are expecting a part from Switzerland, God knows what. That had me thinking for a moment...They went on to confirm it's another movement swap though.

Hope they get it sorted for you quickly.
dP

[ryangambrill]

Hope this solves the issue. Purchased my GMT last week.

I am used to issues like this. I drive a Rover. =-)

[Bizcut1]

Just too many issues with this watch...I sold mine and will not repurchase.

Beautiful watch but too many issues and Rolex / Tudor not exactly forthcoming
about the entire matter.

Lots of great alternatives out there.

[minute_man]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Hope they get it sorted for you quickly.
dP

I'm sure they will, withing a reasonable turnaround time

Originally Posted by ryangambrill

Hope this solves the issue. Purchased my GMT last week.

I am used to issues like this. I drive a Rover. =-)

Now that's the spirit! I happen to own two of them... One is a daily driver doing 2K km a month. Enough said

Originally Posted by Bizcut1

Just too many issues with this watch...I sold mine and will not repurchase.

Beautiful watch but too many issues and Rolex / Tudor not exactly forthcoming
about the entire matter.

Lots of great alternatives out there.

I agree that Rolex / Tudor are not exactly clear as to the root causes of these issues. But as long as they are willing to repair at no cost, I see no reason holding back from such a nice timepiece.

[peterp]

If Tudor would be not in Rolex group the fame would vaporise quickly. The movements are made by third party as the watchmaker told me and of course service swaps each time entire movement - lets see what will happen after few years (powermatic 80 case).

[minute_man]

Originally Posted by peterp

If Tudor would be not in Rolex group the fame would vaporise quickly. The movements are made by third party as the watchmaker told me and of course service swaps each time entire movement - lets see what will happen after few years (powermatic 80 case).

Agreed

There would have been no fame to begin with

But

Tudor IS part of Rolex history and they offer a very, very good value for the price point imo.
They carry enough of Rolex design clues implemented in a nicer way than before, which has afforded them an identity of their own. This identity' s degree of appeal is down to personal preference and requirements.
So I just take it for what it is and not expect it to be what it's not.

[Kap007]

Bought a Tudor stainless Chrono 2017. Ran great for about three months. Then stops. Sent to Dallas. Still under warranty but voided due to impact. I understand now that this is protocol. However, watch wasn't abused, just worn. I paid $365 for full service. Took 5 months to get it back. Don't trust it. I'm selling it. But on a positive. My girlfriend wears a Tudor BB 32. She beats it on the bracelet. Swims a mile ever morning. Thing runs awesome for a year now. Good old 2824.

[minute_man]

After 5 weeks with the RSC Athens, I'm glad to have this bad boy back.



They did a movement swap for the third time.

Turnaround could have been faster but they decided to keep it a while longer just to be sure, I guess.
They even cleaned a smudge on the seconds hand tip while at it so all is right with the world.
Now it's back on the bracelet and won't be leaving the wrist for the foreseeable future...

[GrantD]

I’m glad you hung on in there, love mine but it did go back twice with the date issue and ended up being replaced.

[TswaneNguni]

The Tudor GMT and the Omega moonwatch is a dilemma for me ...

Over the years ,have looked and stood with them in hand at the AD but just cant pull the trigger .

GMT ..the date issue .
Omega ...the Rolex on my wrist issue .

[minute_man]

Originally Posted by GrantD

I’m glad you hung on in there, love mine but it did go back twice with the date issue and ended up being replaced.

I guess I'm used to such things...I own two old Land Rovers, as well. BB GMT fits right in with all its issues

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

The Tudor GMT and the Omega moonwatch is a dilemma for me ...

Over the years ,have looked and stood with them in hand at the AD but just cant pull the trigger .

GMT ..the date issue .
Omega ...the Rolex on my wrist issue .

They clearly don't sing to you enough to own them... Nothing wrong with that.