Black Bay 58 GMT - UK Availability?

[reposado]

Just wondering if anyone here has enquired about one of these or has any insights as to when they might start appearing?

I’d like to add one to the collection as personally I’ve always enjoyed Tudor’s burgundy & gilt vibe.

[Chris B]

I'm second on the list with the local AD, they said availability is expected in early May

[reposado]

Interesting, thank you!

[kkqd1337]

It is frustrating watch brands are not more organised/transparent with availability.

On social media Tudor have said 'The Black Bay 58 GMT is officially released globally from April 9th 2024. Please contact your Official Tudor Retailer to confirm its local availability. You can find out more by clicking on the link in bio.'

'Local ADs' I have asked have the same 'dunno' response.

I guess the mystique around availability puts the 'Wonder' into watches

[kkqd1337]

I have been keeping my eye on Chrono24.

It's probably a safe bet the first few sold will be straight on there.

[Lantenac06]

I do wonder how much some of the mystique is manufactured by ADs. I was told by a couple of ADs in London, including the one I’ve bought Rolex and Tudor from in the past, that there has been a lot of interest in this model and they don’t know when it will be in and will keep me updated, etc. The classic vague Rolex availability spiel I guess. Whereas I spoke to a smaller AD outside London I bought from once and they were a lot more up front, saying the first watches were due in early May and they have a monthly allocation after that so hopefully it shouldn’t take too long to get one.

I agree it’s a little frustrating there isn’t more consistency in transparency, as for most stores good customer service would imply telling you when the first batch is expected, and offering to call you when the item is available. Here they seem to like keeping things vague.

But anyway - early May seems to be the expectation for first UK allocations.

Originally Posted by kkqd1337

It is frustrating watch brands are not more organised/transparent with availability.

On social media Tudor have said 'The Black Bay 58 GMT is officially released globally from April 9th 2024. Please contact your Official Tudor Retailer to confirm its local availability. You can find out more by clicking on the link in bio.'

'Local ADs' I have asked have the same 'dunno' response.

I guess the mystique around availability puts the 'Wonder' into watches

[Oryx]

They were for sale at a special pop up boutique in central Geneva on the day of launch and it looked like they had quite a few in stock.