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Noonan · 22 March 2019, 03:45 AM

I actually like the design except for the fact that it's 42mm. This would have been perfect at 38 or even 40.

capote · 22 March 2019, 03:53 AM

If you are well into odd looking divers and already have a couple of Proplofs this just might be the one. For the general public, not so much. Maybe Tudor pulls a fast one and discontinue it after six months getting people all crazy for Tudor.

stezan · 22 March 2019, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Noonan

I actually like the design except for the fact that it's 42mm. This would have been perfect at 38 or even 40.

If it had a regular case (crown at 3), normal BB/Sub lugs and no weird end link, it would be a nicr steel-insert bb/sub iteration
Dial, crystal, bezel shape and crown are pretty cool... the monstruosity is the case and end links

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uncle_paul_hargis · 22 March 2019, 05:15 AM

I want to know more about the case dimensions. I think if that same case and dial design was launched on a normal oyster-style bracelet, or a normal leather strap and NATO combo, it would be a hit. You'd still have people not love it for sure, but the whole locking mechanism is unnecessary. Just looking at the case and the dial, I rather like it. The case looks slim enough, I'd be interested to handle one to get a feel for it. Won't buy one, but I'm intrigued.

DonBateman · 22 March 2019, 05:29 AM

WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME!? I am actually starting to find some charm in this P01 thing. Its kind of growing on me. I almost wanted to puke when I first saw it. Weird.

Tony-GB · 22 March 2019, 05:41 AM

Kudos to Tudor for keeping their true heritage going and pushing the envelope- unlike their parent company! True, not all designs work and some grow on us but like the recent Audemars Piguet offerings, Tudor have dared to be different.

However, I do think the design of this piece is from a certain time with influence by a certain type of male and I can see them being worn by those types of guys that wear denim and have overly large rings with big blue stones.

I think the make or break on this watch will be bracelet and strap variants.

To dismiss it as a piece of Sh** etc lacks imagination.

Easy E · 22 March 2019, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DonBateman

WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME!? I am actually starting to find some charm in this P01 thing. Its kind of growing on me. I almost wanted to puke when I first saw it. Weird.

Nooooooo. Don't walk into the light. Dude, the cake is a lie. Wake up.

DonBateman · 22 March 2019, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

Nooooooo. Don't walk into the light. Dude, the cake is a lie. Wake up.

Wahlberg · 22 March 2019, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

is that it's got through holes and should make strap changes quick and easy.

I read a comment on hodinkee with the same question and someone replied that you can't take the clasp thingy off (he read that somewhere else).

Looking at the backside and the lugs, I think he's right and you can't take it all off and simply put it on a nato.

Then again, it would be stupid if you couldn't remove it and if it does break then you need to be able to replace it. So we'll see.

G'ed · 22 March 2019, 05:55 AM

Call me crazy but this watch piqued my interest the most out of all Rolex “new” model.

samson66 · 22 March 2019, 05:56 AM

What I don't get is why you make a diver on a leather strap? Can this strap go underwater? Even if it can, it just looks silly to me.

Noonan · 22 March 2019, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Wahlberg

I read a comment on hodinkee with the same question and someone replied that you can't take the clasp thingy off (he read that somewhere else).

Looking at the backside and the lugs, I think he's right and you can't take it all off and simply put it on a nato.

Then again, it would be stupid if you couldn't remove it and if it does break then you need to be able to replace it. So we'll see.

The top part is what locks the bezel in place so I'd imagine it's non-removable.

Ian Macdermott · 22 March 2019, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by emersm

I’ m clearly in the minority. I like it!

Me too and I will give it try and see how it wears.

Dan Pierce · 22 March 2019, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

What I don't get is why you make a diver on a leather strap? Can this strap go underwater? Even if it can, it just looks silly to me.

Yes, a leather/ rubber hybrid. Should have gone all rubber though. Not that it would change the rest of the watch.
dP

Tony-GB · 22 March 2019, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

What I don't get is why you make a diver on a leather strap? Can this strap go underwater? Even if it can, it just looks silly to me.

Ask that question on Paneristi.

tyler1980 · 22 March 2019, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Ask that question on Paneristi.

they all come with rubber too. Does this? I can't stomach looking at the website as i would hate to think they are tracking page views as a metric of the buzz... so i haven't looked

Noonan · 22 March 2019, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

they all come with rubber too. Does this?

The strap is hybrid leather/rubber and should be fine in water as-is.

crazycarlitos · 22 March 2019, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DonBateman

WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME!? I am actually starting to find some charm in this P01 thing. Its kind of growing on me. I almost wanted to puke when I first saw it. Weird.

U r not alone

It’s growing on me too

tyler1980 · 22 March 2019, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Noonan

The strap is hybrid leather/rubber and should be fine in water as-is.

isn't it leather with a rubber backing? its still leather on the top and you can take it diving?

Or do you mean "hybrid" in that the scientists at Tudor got a cow to mate with a tire and their offspring was this strap?

Dan Pierce · 22 March 2019, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

isn't it leather with a rubber backing? its still leather on the top and you can take it diving?

Or do you mean "hybrid" in that the scientists at Tudor got a cow to mate with a tire and their offspring was this strap?

The former, while I'm trying to picture the latter.

dP

Noonan · 22 March 2019, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

isn't it leather with a rubber backing? its still leather on the top and you can take it diving?

Or do you mean "hybrid" in that the scientists at Tudor got a cow to mate with a tire and their offspring was this strap?

Hybrid is how they reference the strap; not my words. My guess is the leather has a coating to make it water resistant? IDK...

tyler1980 · 22 March 2019, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Noonan

Hybrid is how they reference the strap; not my words. My guess is the leather has a coating to make it water resistant? IDK...

IDK either but i have seen lots of leather straps with rubber backings before. Its more comfortable. Doesnt necessarily make it suitable for water use.

You see it on rough fabric straps too where the lining is a different material sewed in

rudestew · 22 March 2019, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrejb

It’s growing on me.!

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it would have to grow on me aswell because i wouldent buy it

Dusko.Popov · 22 March 2019, 09:00 AM

So I absolutely hated this watch when I first saw it.

Hated it.

The more I see it however, the more I become oddly attracted to it. Now I convinced myself to try it on when it arrives at dealers. It’s oddly captivating. Has an “I don’t give a f^(# what you think” about it that I like.

Interestingly, I’ve never had this reaction to a watch. It’s either love or hate.

Etschell · 22 March 2019, 09:01 AM

If I can get one for half retail I will prob consider it.

GradyPhilpott · 22 March 2019, 09:15 AM

I've seen a few wrist shots that really do the watch justice.

I'm not putting my name on any lists, but I will be in contact with the local Rolex AD to see if they can get one for me to try on.

The PO1 is no run-of-the-mill watch and it certainly stands out from the crowded BB line.

Wahlberg · 22 March 2019, 09:18 AM

What I really like about this watch is the finish (how do you call it, brushed or satin or ...?).

If they could give this finish to the BB58 that would be amazing.

Michigan_State · 22 March 2019, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

I can't stomach looking at the website as i would hate to think they are tracking page views as a metric of the buzz... so i haven't looked

I’m with you on this!

watchwatcher · 22 March 2019, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I've seen a few wrist shots that really do the watch justice.

I'm not putting my name on any lists, but I will be in contact with the local Rolex AD to see if they can get one for me to try on.

The PO1 is no run-of-the-mill watch and it certainly stands out from the crowded BB line.

Thinking the same, Grady.

GradyPhilpott · 22 March 2019, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Thinking the same, Grady.

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GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	I've seen a few wrist shots that really do the watch justice. I'm not putting my name on any lists, but I will be in contact with the local Rolex AD to see if they can get one for me to try on. The PO1 is no run-of-the-mill watch and it certainly stands out from the crowded BB line. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

22 March 2019, 03:45 AM	#241
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	I actually like the design except for the fact that it's 42mm. This would have been perfect at 38 or even 40.

22 March 2019, 03:53 AM	#242
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	If you are well into odd looking divers and already have a couple of Proplofs this just might be the one. For the general public, not so much. Maybe Tudor pulls a fast one and discontinue it after six months getting people all crazy for Tudor.

22 March 2019, 05:15 AM	#244
uncle_paul_hargis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 289	I want to know more about the case dimensions. I think if that same case and dial design was launched on a normal oyster-style bracelet, or a normal leather strap and NATO combo, it would be a hit. You'd still have people not love it for sure, but the whole locking mechanism is unnecessary. Just looking at the case and the dial, I rather like it. The case looks slim enough, I'd be interested to handle one to get a feel for it. Won't buy one, but I'm intrigued.

22 March 2019, 05:29 AM	#245
DonBateman Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL Watch: I like watch Posts: 753	WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME!? I am actually starting to find some charm in this P01 thing. Its kind of growing on me. I almost wanted to puke when I first saw it. Weird.

22 March 2019, 05:55 AM	#250
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	Call me crazy but this watch piqued my interest the most out of all Rolex “new” model.

22 March 2019, 05:56 AM	#251
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,903	What I don't get is why you make a diver on a leather strap? Can this strap go underwater? Even if it can, it just looks silly to me.

22 March 2019, 09:00 AM	#264
Dusko.Popov "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: DC Posts: 829	So I absolutely hated this watch when I first saw it. Hated it. The more I see it however, the more I become oddly attracted to it. Now I convinced myself to try it on when it arrives at dealers. It’s oddly captivating. Has an “I don’t give a f^(# what you think” about it that I like. Interestingly, I’ve never had this reaction to a watch. It’s either love or hate.

22 March 2019, 09:18 AM	#267
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,536	What I really like about this watch is the finish (how do you call it, brushed or satin or ...?). If they could give this finish to the BB58 that would be amazing.

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