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exador · 21 March 2019, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

Most talked about watch on the forum. Mission accomplished.

Yeah the problem is though they may actually want to sell them

dukemarine · 21 March 2019, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cdn328is

*Rant alert*

The bezel locking mechanism is dogshit.
The crown at 4:30 is dogshit.
The bezel is dogshit.
The hybrid bracelet is dogshit (leather ONLY on a diver??).

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Judging by the response so far I'm certainly not the only one who feels that way. It's like they figured out EXACTLY what everyone wanted, and did the COMPLETE opposite.

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George Costanza hired on in 2018 as the new chief designer!

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Pauln · 21 March 2019, 12:16 PM

I think it’s terrible. It’s hard to put it into words.

Scholar · 21 March 2019, 12:51 PM

I still fail to understand (and this goes for the original Rolex/Tudor prototypes as well) why you would need to lock a 12 hour bezel.

Etschell · 21 March 2019, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

I’m pretty sure the actual mission is to sell them. I bet they sell like 3 of them.

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Originally Posted by Scholar

I still fail to understand (and this goes for the original Rolex/Tudor prototypes as well) why you would need to lock a 12 hour bezel.

That's how long you have to stare at the watch to wonder why it was produced in the first place.

RationalPragmatist · 21 March 2019, 01:05 PM

In 10 years, this ugly duckling might be worth a swan.

mgsooner · 21 March 2019, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

That's how long you have to stare at the watch to wonder why it was produced in the first place.

Scholar · 21 March 2019, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

That's how long you have to stare at the watch to wonder why it was produced in the first place.

Wrong. After all it's been over 24 hours now since most of us saw it and it still doesn't make any sense...

GradyPhilpott · 21 March 2019, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Scholar

I still fail to understand (and this goes for the original Rolex/Tudor prototypes as well) why you would need to lock a 12 hour bezel.

I'm pretty sure that the US Navy requested a bi-directional bezel with a locking device. Everything I've read indicates that the Navy had strict specifications for the watch.

Etschell · 21 March 2019, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I'm pretty sure that the US Navy requested a bi-directional bezel with a locking device. Everything I've read indicates that the Navy had strict specifications for the watch.

Yes and a removable bezel. Not sure if this bezel is removable. Had they done so with 3 bezel options it would have been much cooler.

Scholar · 21 March 2019, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I'm pretty sure that the US Navy requested a bi-directional bezel with a locking device. Everything I've read indicates that the Navy had strict specifications for the watch.

I'm aware of the USN requisition. I was asking about the purpose that serves.

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Originally Posted by Etschell

Yes and a removable bezel. Not sure if this bezel is removable. Had they done so with 3 bezel options it would have been much cooler.

This does not have a removable bezel, per Fratello's hands-on.

Montremoi · 21 March 2019, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Scholar

I'm aware of the USN requisition. I was asking about the purpose that serves.

... so that it's not moved unvoluntarily, thereby screwing up whatever time it was keeping a tab on ?

ejj · 21 March 2019, 11:10 PM

OK. I was upset because I was ready to buy the new BB58/Sub variant that everyone was hoping for. I was so put off when I saw this.

But after looking and thinking for a bit, I've reserved judgement until I can see it on my wrist. I do like that it is something totally different.

Scholar · 21 March 2019, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Montremoi

... so that it's not moved unvoluntarily, thereby screwing up whatever time it was keeping a tab on ?

Eh. Remembering a time zone difference is not the same thing as tracking elapsed time.

Fmnunes2803 · 21 March 2019, 11:25 PM

Where's Patrick Stewart's quadruple palm face picture when we need it....I was expecting something really cool from Tudor. The P01 is just awful. whoever approved this design needs to be fired immediately.

LesserBlackDog · 21 March 2019, 11:37 PM

I was hoping for something that would be wildly popular... So maybe people would stop buying BB58s and then I would get a chance at buying one

No such luck.

aparker973 · 21 March 2019, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RationalPragmatist

In 10 years, this ugly duckling might be worth a swan.

It wouldn't surprise me.

I bought an out-of-favor NOS Tudor (now discontinued) some years ago from a an AD for a heck of deal. Get more compliments on it than any Rolex I've had, and I really enjoy wearing it.

For the right price, I would plunk down on this, drive it around for a while and see what happens. I would not be surprised in the least if it held it's own 5 years down the road-- not at a premium necessarily, but still a favorable departure from normal modern watch design.

ejj · 21 March 2019, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by aparker973

It wouldn't surprise me.

I bought an out-of-favor NOS Tudor (now discontinued) some years ago from a an AD for a heck of deal. Get more compliments on it than any Rolex I've had, and I really enjoy wearing it.

For the right price, I would plunk down on this, drive it around for a while and see what happens. I would not be surprised in the least if it held it's own 5 years down the road-- not at a premium necessarily, but still a favorable departure from normal modern watch design.

Agreed. It's kind of cool in a contrarian way.

Cryten · 22 March 2019, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RationalPragmatist

In 10 years, this ugly duckling might be worth a swan.

That's how the PN Daytona became so valuable. It was the ugly duckling and never sold. Now they're rare.

.......Now watch all the speculators buy Tudors latest monstrosity in the hopes of cashing in.

Hands90 · 22 March 2019, 12:26 AM

Why the brown leather?
Why is it so god damn big?

Dan Pierce · 22 March 2019, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Hands90

Why the brown leather?
Why is it so god damn big?

It's a leather/ rubber hybrid. Not that it makes any sense.

The watch itself is actually smaller than the average BB in comparison. It's all the extra bracelet end link parts and bezel shrouds that make it appear bigger than it needs to be.
dP

RobearH · 22 March 2019, 01:12 AM

Puzzled...if the US Navy didn't adopt it as their tool watch in favor of something else, then why would Tudor think the general public will with their $$?

Cdn328is · 22 March 2019, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dukemarine

George Costanza hired on in 2018 as the new chief designer!

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It all makes sense now :)

Rokoru · 22 March 2019, 01:29 AM

I think I am the only one who actually likes this watch...

Michigan_State · 22 March 2019, 01:31 AM

Actually, based on the latest Hodinkee article it isn’t quite AS bad, it seems. Not saying I’m digging it, but some shots almost look acceptable.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/tu...y-p01-hands-on

Easy E · 22 March 2019, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Michigan_State

Actually, based on the latest Hodinkee article it isn’t quite AS bad, it seems. Not saying I’m digging it, but some shots almost look acceptable.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/tu...y-p01-hands-on

Nope, it still looks terrible.

rudestew · 22 March 2019, 01:43 AM

A friend who knows I’m into watches mentioned it at the gym today , I felt like dropping a dumbbell on his foot . I’m sure he was having a dig.

Dr. Robert · 22 March 2019, 02:15 AM

IMHO, not a home run for Tudor.
PS 50mm case length

HogwldFLTR · 22 March 2019, 03:07 AM

I know I said it's not an SKX, Tudor made an SUX. I'm back peddling. Yes it is similar to the SKX as it comes out of the same period of watch development. It also reminds me a bit of the Ploprof. I'd really like it on something other than the hybrid leather rubber strap it comes on. The good news is that it's got through holes and should make strap changes quick and easy. The bidirectional bezel is a bit of a mystery to me. As the watch was a copy of a watch developed for the Navy I've got to wonder about the purpose of the 12 hour bezel as opposed to a dive style timing bezel both on this and the original prototype. All in all, this forum is always critical about Rolex's slide from Tool to Luxury watches and yet when Tudor delivers a watch that is as close as any made to a true tool watch there is very little other than criticism. Unfortunately the size is larger than I'd like so I won't be buying one. If my wrist were a bit larger or I was really into collecting I'm pretty certain that I would. I can't see buying one just to let it sit. On the other hand this could be the Tudor version of the Daytona. One final question. What about it makes Tudor call it a dive/sailing hybrid? Not certain what it has to do with sailing.

Andrejb · 22 March 2019, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokoru

I think I am the only one who actually likes this watch...

It’s growing on me.!

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22 March 2019, 01:31 AM	#235
Michigan_State "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Vince Location: Michigan Posts: 547	Actually, based on the latest Hodinkee article it isn’t quite AS bad, it seems. Not saying I’m digging it, but some shots almost look acceptable. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/tu...y-p01-hands-on __________________ Have a nice day!

22 March 2019, 02:15 AM	#238
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,262	IMHO, not a home run for Tudor. PS 50mm case length __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 March 2019, 03:07 AM	#239
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I know I said it's not an SKX, Tudor made an SUX. I'm back peddling. Yes it is similar to the SKX as it comes out of the same period of watch development. It also reminds me a bit of the Ploprof. I'd really like it on something other than the hybrid leather rubber strap it comes on. The good news is that it's got through holes and should make strap changes quick and easy. The bidirectional bezel is a bit of a mystery to me. As the watch was a copy of a watch developed for the Navy I've got to wonder about the purpose of the 12 hour bezel as opposed to a dive style timing bezel both on this and the original prototype. All in all, this forum is always critical about Rolex's slide from Tool to Luxury watches and yet when Tudor delivers a watch that is as close as any made to a true tool watch there is very little other than criticism. Unfortunately the size is larger than I'd like so I won't be buying one. If my wrist were a bit larger or I was really into collecting I'm pretty certain that I would. I can't see buying one just to let it sit. On the other hand this could be the Tudor version of the Daytona. One final question. What about it makes Tudor call it a dive/sailing hybrid? Not certain what it has to do with sailing. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

21 March 2019, 12:16 PM	#213
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	I think it’s terrible. It’s hard to put it into words.

21 March 2019, 12:51 PM	#214
Scholar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Washington DC Posts: 759	I still fail to understand (and this goes for the original Rolex/Tudor prototypes as well) why you would need to lock a 12 hour bezel.

21 March 2019, 01:05 PM	#216
RationalPragmatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 500	In 10 years, this ugly duckling might be worth a swan.

21 March 2019, 11:10 PM	#223
ejj "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Mpls Watch: 16570 Posts: 110	OK. I was upset because I was ready to buy the new BB58/Sub variant that everyone was hoping for. I was so put off when I saw this. But after looking and thinking for a bit, I've reserved judgement until I can see it on my wrist. I do like that it is something totally different.

21 March 2019, 11:25 PM	#225
Fmnunes2803 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 987	Where's Patrick Stewart's quadruple palm face picture when we need it....I was expecting something really cool from Tudor. The P01 is just awful. whoever approved this design needs to be fired immediately.

21 March 2019, 11:37 PM	#226
LesserBlackDog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Northern Rockies Posts: 260	I was hoping for something that would be wildly popular... So maybe people would stop buying BB58s and then I would get a chance at buying one No such luck.

22 March 2019, 12:26 AM	#230
Hands90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hoboken Posts: 299	Why the brown leather? Why is it so god damn big?

22 March 2019, 01:12 AM	#232
RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	Puzzled...if the US Navy didn't adopt it as their tool watch in favor of something else, then why would Tudor think the general public will with their $$?

22 March 2019, 01:29 AM	#234
Rokoru "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 759	I think I am the only one who actually likes this watch...

22 March 2019, 01:43 AM	#237
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	A friend who knows I’m into watches mentioned it at the gym today , I felt like dropping a dumbbell on his foot . I’m sure he was having a dig.

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