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23 February 2019, 10:29 PM | #1 |
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Tudor GMT without the rivets!
I bought a Tudor GMT when they first were announced and got one on a nato. I always loved NATO’s and wasn’t that bothered about the bracelet as the fake rivets definitely turned me off a bit.
After a while with the nato I decided to change things up so found a used heritage BB steel bracelet. Just the oyster style rather than the rivet one. I think it looks brilliant and much nicer. What do you think? Total price paid works out the same price as a GMT on the steel would have cost originally but now I have both the nato and the steel! |
23 February 2019, 10:32 PM | #2 |
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I agree, much nicer than the faux-vintage fake riveted bracelet. Could you post a picture of the clasp, please?
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23 February 2019, 10:34 PM | #3 |
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I actually prefer rivets. Makes it different.
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23 February 2019, 10:38 PM | #4 |
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The clasp is the same. I have no idea if the non rivet is slimmer than the rivet but it visually looks that way. Anyone confirm.
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23 February 2019, 10:47 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the picture Looks the same, I do not like the V-shape of the clasp.
I also don't get why the Pelagos gets a solid milled clasp (true, in titanium) while the Black Bay line gets a stamped clasp. I am afraid that in their perverse mind Tudor believe it is more in keeping with the faux-vintage look of the Black Bay. |
23 February 2019, 11:10 PM | #6 |
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Looks good to me. Agree it’s a better look.
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23 February 2019, 11:14 PM | #7 |
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I definitely like the look, but I do truly love the rivet bracelet.
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23 February 2019, 11:16 PM | #8 |
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Cleaner. Nice.
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23 February 2019, 11:34 PM | #9 |
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I like the rivets faux or not
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23 February 2019, 11:40 PM | #10 |
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Looks great.
Although TBH, rivets/no rivets is pretty much a toss up for me. And, IMO of course, the best look and feel for this watch is on leather. My two cents. |
23 February 2019, 11:40 PM | #11 |
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Looks great on the standard bracelet. I have both the riveted bracelet and the standard and I like both. I do on occasion put one on a watch that came with the other for a change up. I have never had anyone say anything either positive or negative. Great watch.
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23 February 2019, 11:41 PM | #12 |
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nice clean looking watch. I might have to pick up a Tudor now.
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24 February 2019, 03:31 AM | #13 |
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Both look great
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24 February 2019, 03:37 AM | #14 |
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All of the 40mm black bay bracelets are interchangeable you can put rivet on the non rivet
and even 2 tone as I did with my BBR The GMT looks superb on the non rivet and I love the BBR on the riveted 2 tone [/url] |
24 February 2019, 03:39 AM | #15 |
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Much much better. Must agree when I saw the rivets on the latest model it was a bit of a cold shower for me. Much better without imho.
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24 February 2019, 03:57 AM | #16 |
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Very nice , like it better with that bracelet.
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24 February 2019, 04:00 AM | #17 |
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Looks good!!
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24 February 2019, 04:16 AM | #18 |
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I think it looks great with or without rivets. You're happy and that's all that matters. Wear it in good health!!
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24 February 2019, 04:17 AM | #19 |
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Looks very nice. Mine has the rivets and I think it makes it look special.
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24 February 2019, 04:18 AM | #20 |
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I like the looks and feel of the rivets...
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24 February 2019, 04:21 AM | #21 |
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i dont even notice the rivets on mine. im indifferent either way.
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24 February 2019, 04:23 AM | #22 |
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Looks a lot better on the regular oyster bracelet to my eyes. OPs pics make me want to do the same thing.
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24 February 2019, 04:28 AM | #23 |
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Like the rivers much better!
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24 February 2019, 04:29 AM | #24 |
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Cool that they are all interchangeable so owners can try different things. Similar to vintage Rolex.
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24 February 2019, 04:46 AM | #25 |
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I own NATOs and cloth straps and have worn them in the past. I've been with the oyster bracelet on my Tudor Submariner for a few years and love it.
Rivets or not, I just like the bracelet for now.
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24 February 2019, 10:26 PM | #26 |
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Looks great OP! That should be the standard bracelet IMO.
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25 February 2019, 09:34 AM | #27 |
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Looks awesome. My wife just got me a Black Bay for our 1 year anniversary. Has the leather strap which I love. Don't like the rivets on the bracelet and would love to get one of these.
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25 February 2019, 09:46 AM | #28 |
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That looks outstanding. Well done!
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25 February 2019, 09:50 AM | #29 |
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Looks great. Non rivet fan too.
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25 February 2019, 11:52 AM | #30 |
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Anyone know a good source for a used Black Bay bracelet? I'm considering doing the same thing for my GMT on leather, but depends on the cost.
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