Tudor gmt date window issue?

[josephvman]

My date changed correctly first night back from service, which is a good sign! Running spot on to the second for the past 24 hours.

[I_am_Ned]

Two months and one day on wrist every day. No date issues, and the accuracy of this watch is a little spooky.

[JRT]

Originally Posted by I_am_Ned

Two months and one day on wrist every day. No date issues, and the accuracy of this watch is a little spooky.

How spooky it was?

[DannyB01]

I really like this watch, was planning on buying one then noticed they were selling on the grey market for well above retail and via private sellers who obviously jumped on these quick to flip and turn a tidy profit telling the same story about waiting lists etc to try an inflate prices/manipulate the market which I thought seemed odd because let's face it, it ain't no Rolex, AP or Patek. I was about to take the leap last week and rang an AD to discuss but was told to be patient and that this is a known issue to Tudor hence the wait and not pay over retail. So I'm working on the idea based on what AD said that Tudor are rectifying this known issue which is holding up supply a little bit which makes complete logical sense as I won't be paying over retail for a Tudor unless it was a vintage collectors offcourse.

So if you're looking be patient supply should sort it self out in the coming months and then atleast you'll know you won't get one with this issue only to have another lengthy delay in sending it in for repair.

[PetesBrother]

I've had mine for 8 days, and it has been on my wrist virtually continuously with only a few breaks. Plenty of exposure to water. My brother told me about this thread--which I have read through entirely! And so now I guess I need to wait a month or two to be sure I do/don't have this problem. Meanwhile, I have to agree with those who are mentioning the enjoyment and the super accuracy. +2.5 seconds for the week.

[vipereaper30]

Originally Posted by DannyB01

So if you're looking be patient supply should sort it self out in the coming months and then atleast you'll know you won't get one with this issue only to have another lengthy delay in sending it in for repair.

Hopefully you are right but in this market you might be waiting a while. Crazy times but this is a hot watch don't see that changing any time soon.

[DannyB01]

Originally Posted by vipereaper30

Hopefully you are right but in this market you might be waiting a while. Crazy times but this is a hot watch don't see that changing any time soon.

I’m not concerned, I’m on the waiting list so happy to wait, I also got on the waiting list for BLNR at the same time so I’m happy camper. I don’t need these in a rush anyway. Already have a enought to tide me over, and regardless it’s a tudor I’m sure supply will regulate itself soon enough anyway, Rolex I can kind of agree with due to demand etc and the precious metals used so they can claim some exuses but the tudor gmt is just stainless brushed steel and a inhouse movement, and it’s definetly not worth the 1k+ above retail price flippers are trying to get for it.

It’s a beautiful watch don’t get me wrong and I’m sure high quality but apart from the gmt/red blue bezel, which again is just aluminium I think? It’s not using anything super special and without that it’d be sitting fully stocked in every ad.

But it is the first tudor I’ve actually genuinly liked far more than the rolex variant. But no where near worth the current inflated after market value.

[JP(Canada)]

Originally Posted by DannyB01

I’m not concerned, I’m on the waiting list so happy to wait, I also got on the waiting list for BLNR at the same time so I’m happy camper. I don’t need these in a rush anyway. Already have a enought to tide me over, and regardless it’s a tudor I’m sure supply will regulate itself soon enough anyway, Rolex I can kind of agree with due to demand etc and the precious metals used so they can claim some exuses but the tudor gmt is just stainless brushed steel and a inhouse movement, and it’s definetly not worth the 1k+ above retail price flippers are trying to get for it.

It’s a beautiful watch don’t get me wrong and I’m sure high quality but apart from the gmt/red blue bezel, which again is just aluminium I think? It’s not using anything super special and without that it’d be sitting fully stocked in every ad.

But it is the first tudor I’ve actually genuinly liked far more than the rolex variant. But no where near worth the current inflated after market value.

I have a problem with paying over retail. Whether it's Tudor, or Rolex, doesn't matter to me. But, it's the buyers choice and the market will dictate.

[SG56]

It's baaaaaaack!!
Husband is happy.

No details other than fixed under warranty.

[patrolmi]

I wear mine on and off for a few days at a time, and as of yet-- no issues.. I'd be interested if anyone hears anything detailed about what the issue is. It's definitely one of my favorite watches to wear.

[blcblc]

No issue with mine. Got it in july.

[chazadams]

My AD gave me gave me the option of refunding the watch but I elected to have the date wheel fixed. No specifics provided upon return

It really is an amazing watch and I missed it. Checks alot of my WIS boxes.


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[Rori]

Just to let you know guys, my Tudor gmt is back from a 7 weeks round trip for the date issue. All my AD was able to tell me was that the movement was changed.
First couple of hours with it now. It was greatly missed during its voyage to Holland :-) Hope the isssue won’t resurface again!
Will report back to you.

Rori.

[Rori]

Here it is, on the Siena strap.

[Rori]

Hi guys,
I would like to hear from you if the date on the Tudor GMT changes exactly at 12 am as Rolex matches do because mine is changing date minutes past 12.
Is that normal?

[phez]

Rolex do not change date exactly at midnight unless you are exceedingly luck. Rolex have a window of minus 5 minutes before midnight to plus 10 after.

I am assuming Tudor are exactly the same.

[bcat37645]

Originally Posted by Rori

Hi guys,
I would like to hear from you if the date on the Tudor GMT changes exactly at 12 am as Rolex matches do because mine is changing date minutes past 12.
Is that normal?

Both my Tudor GMT and my SubC change date at 4 minutes past midnight.

[todd.hepburn]

Mine changes at 12:10. Is that acceptable?

[vipereaper30]

Originally Posted by todd.hepburn

Mine changes at 12:10. Is that acceptable?

Out of all the things we go full OCD on with our watches this one is the hardest for me to understand. Is there ever a time for you between midnight and ten past midnight where you ever need to check your watch for the date?

[Rori]

hahaha, no no, it's not being picky or anything but rather it has a lot to do with the fact that the watch just came back from Switzerland for where it got a movement replacement because of the date issue affecting some batches of this model.
Also, my fault of thinking that the date mechanism on the Rolex and Tudor changes at 12 am while in reality it changes instantly.

Originally Posted by vipereaper30

Out of all the things we go full OCD on with our watches this one is the hardest for me to understand. Is there ever a time for you between midnight and ten past midnight where you ever need to check your watch for the date?

[Rori]

Originally Posted by phez

Rolex do not change date exactly at midnight unless you are exceedingly luck. Rolex have a window of minus 5 minutes before midnight to plus 10 after.

I am assuming Tudor are exactly the same.

I mix the fact that Rolex and Tudor should change date instantaneously with that of changing it exactly at 12 am. Now I got it. Thanks for the reply.

[Rori]

Originally Posted by bcat37645

Both my Tudor GMT and my SubC change date at 4 minutes past midnight.

After the date issue being fixed I became a bit paranoid but now I feel better. Thanks for the info.

[Rori]

Originally Posted by todd.hepburn

Mine changes at 12:10. Is that acceptable?

It seems so. Normal. mine too.

[Snow-Dweller]

Mine changes date at about 2am

[Bluside]

I'm never up at midnight anymore to even see when it changes. But, I remember those days fondly.

[Rrpdc]

I was offered a tudor gmt and turned it down because of this ongoing date issue. I already have BLNR and never had a problem. People will say "its under warranty so just send it to tudor , simple fix etc" but it is a pain.

Very disappointing for TUDOR, They should have tested this movement and worked out kinks before release.

[tudorbaja27]

Originally Posted by Rrpdc

I was offered a tudor gmt and turned it down because of this ongoing date issue. I already have BLNR and never had a problem. People will say "its under warranty so just send it to tudor , simple fix etc" but it is a pain.

Very disappointing for TUDOR, They should have tested this movement and worked out kinks before release.

You tell 'em!

Because Rolex (or any other brand, virtually) never had a manufacturing issues with one of its watches.

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by Stevec14

...Hopefully not many more, and then I can sell mine as a true Mk1 with knackered date mechanism!

Oh boy... just when I thought I was safe...

Having seen my Pepsi change date flawlessly for the first ~32 days, I felt I'd dodged that bullet but the other day I noticed it had jumped a day... sigh.
I do appreciate that some of your watches have managed to get through the ordeal without a trip to the RSC and I will do the same - give the watch time to distribute the excessive lubrication. Hopefully. *Knocks on wood*

I recently sent another new watch in (to the official Service Center) and it came back scuffed up... and having OCD, I'm now much more reserved about sending in a new watch...

Regarding a theory that the issue existed only with the first "batch" or "a" batch; I took receipt of mine this past mid-November and it's one with the coveted rivet bracelet so there is really no chance that this sample was sitting at the AD since July... . I would have hoped that by now Tudor would have taken control of the issue!

Too bad, it's such an awesome watch!



Some stats:
date wheel "snaps" to new date roughly 7mins past midnight (my 126600 about 6mins after)
SN I764nnn
purch date 20th Nov (EU region)
Accuracy: +2~4/day


I'm wearing it for New Year's Eve... I guess my friends will be wondering why the heck I'm staring at my watch so intensely come 00:06...

[XZACM102]

My watch that went to RSC Dallas to sort this issue came back scuffed. After seeing the scratches on the case back I've rejected it and send it back through my AD.
RSC ended up ordering a new case back from Tudor. I think I'm done with the brand. Product that sucks and service even worse !

[peterpl]

Originally Posted by XZACM1001

My watch that went to RSC Dallas to sort this issue came back scuffed. After seeing the scratches on the case back I've rejected it and send it back through my AD.
RSC ended up ordering a new case back from Tudor. I think I'm done with the brand. Product that sucks and service even worse !

Yep - This is the exact reason why I hate using warranty. Whenever a watch is opened unless they replace hands etc....it will have marks on them.

I explicitly had to ask Rolex to replace the hands and be extra careful with dust, hair and fingerprints as well as alignment of dates/coronet etc...when I used warranty.

Pain in the ass and can cause more issues.