Tudor Black Bay GMT Review: A Week On My Wrist

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by Friar

Excellent review Steve! Thank you. I love my Explorer II since I never have to check more than one other time zone. It fits under the cuff and my polar version is very readable. I often wear it on leather or nylon to lighten the load.

I’ve been tempted by the ExpII several times. I’m surprised I’ve never bought one. If it’s good enough for HRH, then who am I to object! If I were to go with one, polar would be my choice too.


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[Odie-r]

Originally Posted by shedlock2000

How would you identify the different feel and what reference is your Rolex gmt? I’m glad you’re enjoying your BBGMT! Everyone loves different things!

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The Rolex GMT 116710LN is thinner, and feels lighter. Somehow when I wear the Rolex I feel like it doesn't call as much attention (maybe thats the colour?). Also I feel like it isn't at risk of door jamb strikes as often. That extra 2mm thickness of the BB GMT is noticeable for sure.

The BB GMT is a piece that most people would never notice and feels vintage and contemporary at the same time. This part I really like.

If I am choosing between the two in the morning before work, I tend to lean toward the Rolex GMT. I still like the understated black dial and bezel more for daily wear. The evidence is that my Rolex GMT has a lot more scratches than my BB GMT.

For reference, I did also own a BLNR GMT and sold that because I liked the LN much more.

I hope that helps, but really it felt like I was just rambling!

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by Odie-r

I hope that helps, but really it felt like I was just rambling!

It all helps!

I woke up this morning very aware of the BBGMT and had to shove the watch down my wrist to loosen it up, but last night I snapped a shot of it in low-height sunlight. For me it’s becoming a love-hate watch.



I liked my 116710 but I preferred my 16753. The 116710 fitted me better, I think, than the BBGMT does — but the latter is prettier!


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[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I would love to know your thoughts on the leather after you've worn it a bit.

I have it on both, and the strap makes it wear a lot lighter. It’s also really comfortable once it’s broken in a bit and shows the blue of the bezel off a bit in contrast to the brown.

I like the Tudor bracelet, but I think this watch looks and wears better on leather and nato.


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[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Stevec14

I like the Tudor bracelet, but I think this watch looks and wears better on leather and nato.

That is good to hear, and thank you for the info. I'm normally a bracelet guy, but really liking the look of this one on the leather. And if it feels as good as it looks...well that would be a win for me.

[Locust]

I think the mistake was taking it off the leather. I put the bbgmt on my heritage chrono bracelet....hated it, put it right back on the leather. I think the caseback bevels help a lot with the clunkiness compared to the normal black bays. good review and agree with most of your points when it's on a bracelet. The leather strap is under the radar but it's what this watch belongs on imo. I never would have thought that pre buy.

[Carry The Interest]

Excellent, thorough review. Best I've seen on this watch thus far.

[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

That is good to hear, and thank you for the info. I'm normally a bracelet guy, but really liking the look of this one on the leather. And if it feels as good as it looks...well that would be a win for me.

I am too on everything else. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with the bracelet at all, just in my eyes it works best and is most comfortable on leather/fabric. Of course that is completely subjective.

In reality, it works really well on all three.




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[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by Stevec14

I am too on everything else. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with the bracelet at all, just in my eyes it works best and is most comfortable on leather/fabric. Of course that is completely subjective.

In reality, it works really well on all three.




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I’ll be interested to see how long their leather holds up with regular settings. I moved to a NATO on my Bremont because the regular swims and bathing was starting to kill the leather strap.


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[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by shedlock2000

I’ll be interested to see how long their leather holds up with regular settings. I moved to a NATO on my Bremont because the regular swims and bathing was starting to kill the leather strap.


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It seems fairly good quality and pretty thick. In fact, I think it will look better once broken in a bit more. That said, I won’t take it swimming. I’ll use bracelet or nato for that.

[UnicoJG]

Very good and detailed review. It’s a nice watch but too thick for my taste.

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by Stevec14

It seems fairly good quality and pretty thick. In fact, I think it will look better once broken in a bit more. That said, I won’t take it swimming. I’ll use bracelet or nato for that.

Yeah, I think it does well on a NATO.


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[904VT]

Originally Posted by shedlock2000

Good eye! Yes, the SC model. I like to go anywhere fast! LOL







I put tyres on him at Christmas last year and considered both the Ridge Grapplers and Terra Grapplers. I spoke to a number of tyre dealers up here who stocked them, but they both had mixed reviews on the ice and snow (of which we get a lot). I chose to go with the Cooper Weather Master XCL instead. They've been pretty good for me, but I will probably switch them out this winter for Hakkapeliitta 9s because I like to stop when stopping is very difficult!

Yeah!! He sees a fair bit of off road stuff. This year we hit up the trails in Tahoe:

I run Terras (the G2s) on my L322 Supercharged. Way better than stock, but the vehicle is so heavy it does make it tough to stop sometimes on packed snow down hills. I'm debating Duractracs or KO2s if i can figure a way without too many mods. In Canada, I'm not sure though with your Winters as you mentioned. Terrain Response almost always gets traction laterally, but stopping in a vehicle that heavy definitely can be a challenge.

Great pics in Tahoe. Looking good

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by 904VT

I run Terras (the G2s) on my L322 Supercharged. Way better than stock, but the vehicle is so heavy it does make it tough to stop sometimes on packed snow down hills. I'm debating Duractracs or KO2s if i can figure a way without too many mods. In Canada, I'm not sure though with your Winters as you mentioned. Terrain Response almost always gets traction laterally, but stopping in a vehicle that heavy definitely can be a challenge.

Great pics in Tahoe. Looking good

Thanks! I was impressed with how he performed. Drove 2500 miles and back and returned 19mpg (USg)! We were just a bit cramped in the back for Jyp -- but we didnt do badly toting 4 kayaks, two tents, coolers, clothes, camping gear, and a swamp-cooler for the hound!

I have run both KO2s and Duratracs on my LR3 (in my avatar photo). I recently moved to KO2s on the LR3 over the Duratracs because they looked better with the new rims I put on. They performed pretty much the same, though, with a bit more road noise. I can't tell you how well they lasted because I've now sold the LR3 — my Duratracs pulled 75,000miles and had some left on when I sold them. The KO2s are heavier and the ride was noticeably firmer.



Up here, where the cold drops to -40c or more, the compound really does have to be a bit softer in order to stay sticky. The TG have a slightly harder compound, I am told, and tend to become less grippy in the cold. I have heard great things about them in warmer climbs, though!




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[The Libertine]

A well-reasoned and articulate review. Thanks for taking the time to post.

[Beebee58]

Great write up

[Bluside]

I'm looking forward to getting my GMT back from the RSC. I'm surprised how much I miss it. It quickly became one of my favorites.

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by Bluside

I'm looking forward to getting my GMT back from the RSC. I'm surprised how much I miss it. It quickly became one of my favorites.

I’m assuming date wheel drama? I put my Bremont back on yesterday, and I’m currently not missing the Tudor. I really do love those hands and domed crystal, though!


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[904VT]

Originally Posted by shedlock2000

Thanks! I was impressed with how he performed. Drove 2500 miles and back and returned 19mpg (USg)! We were just a bit cramped in the back for Jyp -- but we didnt do badly toting 4 kayaks, two tents, coolers, clothes, camping gear, and a swamp-cooler for the hound!

I have run both KO2s and Duratracs on my LR3 (in my avatar photo). I recently moved to KO2s on the LR3 over the Duratracs because they looked better with the new rims I put on. They performed pretty much the same, though, with a bit more road noise. I can't tell you how well they lasted because I've now sold the LR3 — my Duratracs pulled 75,000miles and had some left on when I sold them. The KO2s are heavier and the ride was noticeably firmer.



Up here, where the cold drops to -40c or more, the compound really does have to be a bit softer in order to stay sticky. The TG have a slightly harder compound, I am told, and tend to become less grippy in the cold. I have heard great things about them in warmer climbs, though!




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Wow that was an awesome looking LR3, especially with the KO2s....19mpg would be amazing. I'm averaging 13mpg

[R!$]

Nice review. Thanks

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by 904VT

Wow that was an awesome looking LR3, especially with the KO2s....19mpg would be amazing. I'm averaging 13mpg

Hahaha!! Well, play with the poke and it can certainly go south on economy!!

Thanks! I was disappointed to sell her after I swapped the wheels and tyres out, but she broke down on a trip to Tahoe and the g/f lost faith in her.


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