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10 May 2021, 02:55 AM | #1 |
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This or that
Curious as to the forums view on the better watch
Tudor BB GMT or IWC Mark XVI Lucky to own both and not sure which is better on terms of quality/ prestige/ and just overall wearability Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
10 May 2021, 03:19 AM | #2 |
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I like the GMT better. GMT function and I like the Pepsi look. And I own an IWC Mark.
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10 May 2021, 03:23 AM | #3 |
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The GMT had a problem with changing dates. Has that been resolved?
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10 May 2021, 03:50 AM | #4 |
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I believe the later GMT from 2020 on have no date issue....
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10 May 2021, 12:01 PM | #5 |
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This or that
I prefer the Mark XVI.
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10 May 2021, 01:59 PM | #6 |
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GMT. It has become my daily driver which means leaving far more expensive watches in the drawer.
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11 May 2021, 04:55 PM | #7 |
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My vote would be the IWC but both are nice.
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11 May 2021, 06:56 PM | #8 |
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Thanks all. The IWC is I think on a slightly better level
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11 May 2021, 08:26 PM | #9 |
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Tudor for me
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11 May 2021, 08:49 PM | #10 |
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IWC for me.
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11 May 2021, 09:04 PM | #11 |
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I prefer the Tudor GMT. I like the retro looks and it is a strap monster.
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11 May 2021, 09:11 PM | #12 |
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I would take the IWC. More versatile. I have thought about that Tudor before and I would feel like I am compromising and would want the Rolex version (which is impossible to get).
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11 May 2021, 09:13 PM | #13 |
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BB GMT, all day, every day. IWC, nice watch, but it tells time. The Tudor has a rotating bezel [for multiple uses] and 2nd time zone. Much more functional.
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11 May 2021, 09:51 PM | #15 |
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Tudor in this case. If we were talking about an IWC Portuguese, my answer would be different.
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12 May 2021, 06:44 AM | #16 |
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6 to 5 for the Tudor!
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12 May 2021, 07:13 AM | #17 |
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I vote IWC, 'cause imho they are equally good
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12 May 2021, 07:21 AM | #19 |
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This is interesting to me as I also am lucky to have a DJ 36mm and a VC gen 1 overseas chrono and wear the tudor and IWC more Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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IWC for me
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12 May 2021, 05:28 PM | #22 |
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IWC though Tudor with GMT function is practical and nice too. You are lucky to have them both.
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12 May 2021, 09:17 PM | #23 |
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IWC for me. More personality and pedigree.
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13 May 2021, 03:58 AM | #24 |
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The IWC is a good, simple, easy to read pilot watch that isn't too big and is well made. I like it.
The Tudor is a GMT, so that's an extra feature. But as far as 'prestige' goes, it's inferior to a Pepsi Rolex whose style it apes. Compared to Rolex, I like the Tudor's lack of cyclops over the date (personal preference), but in other respects it's just an 'affordable' approximation of that modern classic. The IWC is not trying to be a Rolex or anything else. It's just an honest, well made, competent pilot watch. There aren't many better. So I would rather have that than the Pepsi wannabe. Well done to your wife! |
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