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MP5 · 22 March 2018, 09:59 PM

The Tudor would be perfect for a pan am dial with no other changes at all.

Dan Pierce · 22 March 2018, 10:06 PM

Tudor.
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Token74 · 22 March 2018, 10:13 PM

I think the Tudor GMT is truly awful and cheapens the brand. It looks like a bad fake. Raymond Weil have copied, Tag have copied, and now Tudor have done it.

I'm staggered that they've done it. This along with the 1926 have left me deeply unimpressed with them. It's a real shame as I'm a big advocate of Tudor to my friends and a few of them have now bought them as a result of my recommendation. It's an even bigger shame as all the attention should be on the Black Bay 58 which is utterly brilliant! I've always felt the proportions of the Black Bay were slightly out, but the 58 nails it brilliantly, and the colour palette is terrific also.

On the one hand, I look at the Pelagos, the Black Bay 58, and the Black Bay Chrono and I want to love Tudor - and comparing the prices to other brands, they are also terrific value for money.

But then I look at the 1926, the GMT, and the Ranger, and I am completely turned off the brand.

Just my opinions - don't hate me!

jaySL350 · 22 March 2018, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The new Tudor seems more reminiscent of the original GMT-Masters than the new Rolex does. I prefer it.

This,,,,,,,

zjd168 · 22 March 2018, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

Rolex Pepsi without a doubt for me...I would never consider the Tudor.

same here

Other popular brands at this level that I can never enjoy are Omega and Breitling. I like PAM and JLC though and will buy their watches with Rolex, PP and AP.

bigfatpauli · 22 March 2018, 10:49 PM

I would have preferred the GMT on an Oyster, bit I also don't love the 41mm case and shape of the case on the Tudor so it's close...

What I do love is the new 39mm BB - Now THAT is the star of Basel for me.

Easy E · 22 March 2018, 10:52 PM

Wow, the Tudor is holding its own here. Its a great looking watch for sure. To hedge my bets, I'm 1st in line for both with my AD :).

Nycturbovr6 · 22 March 2018, 10:55 PM

I like the Tudor

bdex75 · 22 March 2018, 10:56 PM

Don’t see the poll on Tapatalk but put me down for this one on the strap. That matte dial and bezel and case dimensions are just so much better, at 1/3 the price.

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Ben.McDonald7 · 22 March 2018, 10:58 PM

Rolex even though I think it should be on an oyster bracelet instead of jubilee as standard. For me the Pepsi combo is Rolex's and others just look like an imatation even if Tudor did a great job with their's. I also don't like the snowflake GMT hand.

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DoctorA · 22 March 2018, 11:01 PM

Just for the name ONLY! Rolex

matches · 22 March 2018, 11:03 PM

Rolex looks to have taken the lead this morning...

Sade · 22 March 2018, 11:05 PM

I'm picking up the new Tudor Pepsi as it's relationship to Rolex, as well as the Pepsi design at less than half the price is a winner for me. Or else, I may pick back up the Black Bay Heritage Red that can probably be had now at a discount of almost 20%.

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Duke84 · 23 March 2018, 05:51 AM

Tudor on the brown leather strap.

dafuture · 23 March 2018, 05:53 AM

I prefer the Rolex, but I'm much more likely to buy the Tudor. They're both great pieces IMO.

904VT · 23 March 2018, 05:56 AM

They belong together. So both

sensui · 23 March 2018, 05:56 AM

Surprised it's that close. I think the Rolex still got the edge with the movement and comfort....Tudor's a bit too thick on paper for my liking (shall see trying it on) and while I've always appreciated the vintage nods....I think it's starting to reach too hard with the GMT hand being a snowflake as well.....

elcompa · 23 March 2018, 05:58 AM

In this case, I would take the Tudor GMT as it is MUCH better bang for the buck, proportions look great, no Jubilee (which I think looks odd on a tool watch) and it harkens back to the original style. Further, I would put the Tudor on the brown leather strap once in a while, which I wouldn't do with the Rolex. For a Rolex GMT, I'll stick with my BLNR.

dave023 · 23 March 2018, 06:04 AM

I like the Tudor but prefer the Rolex

Headshrinker · 23 March 2018, 06:04 AM

I would have liked the Jubilee hidden clasp on the new model; one less thing to scratch.

SilverKast · 23 March 2018, 06:12 AM

I would have been all over the Rolex SS Pepsi if it was on an oyster bracelet with no PCL's. I'm just not a fan of the jubilee at all, even though I can appreciate the engineering I suppose.

Love the look of the Tudor, but I think I'll wait a year. Tudor seems to come out with new colors a lot more frequently than Rolex, so maybe next year Tudor will come out with that Coke I was really hoping Rolex would make.

Rlxlvr1 · 23 March 2018, 06:15 AM

I think OP means 1960s Rolex gmt or 2018 Rolex gmt

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strafer_kid · 23 March 2018, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaySL350

This,,,,,,,

Yes.....looks like that's what their aim was, given that the Rolex GMT seems to continue to veer away from that earlier toolwatch look?

rudestew · 23 March 2018, 06:36 AM

Tudor on leather please

Shaky · 23 March 2018, 06:37 AM

If they were presented to me and I was told which one for free then the Rolex for sure.

Based on what I have seen (pics) and the pros and cons I have to say the Tudor has it at the moment for me.

elcompa · 23 March 2018, 06:37 AM

My thoughts: Tudor IS the new Rolex Tool watch. or, will become the tool watch segment of the Rolex house of products. Rolex will continue on its trajectory of being an increasingly more luxurious brand. I like them both for what they are as well as for the direction in which they both seem to be headed.

jblaze36wv · 23 March 2018, 06:41 AM

I vote Tudor here. The Rolex is beautiful but I travel for leisure and would be more nervous wearing that blingy Rolex. The Tudor is less known, less blingy, less than half the price, 200m WR, and beautiful. As such, Winner to me as I’d be more comfortable wearing it anywhere.

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Hands90 · 23 March 2018, 06:45 AM

I'm really happy with the whole Tudor Rolex thing. Both having GMT's yet they are so different from one another. I really want a Rolex Pepsi GMT and I've owned a vintage GMT so it's a tough choice. I would be happy with the Tudor.

I'll have to see how bad the demand will be.

lucevan le stelle · 23 March 2018, 06:47 AM

Tough without seeing both watches in the flesh, so approaching it from the perspective as if I had to make a deposit to reserve a watch no later than today.

As someone whose watches are always modern Rolex, and having first bought a Tudor as a semi-vintage piece, I have to say... Tudor.

Why? Its more traditionally Rolex than the Rolex, primarily the bracelet, (yes I know there is a historical basis for the Pepsi). If you are going from the tool watch-pilot approach it is more traditional, less "bling", and reasonably understated. Am I willing to pay more because Rolex decided to re-use the bezel on a SS? Probably not. If I will pay higher retail than a BLNR I would be more inclined to do so for a Hulk and not a Pepsi. And that would probably be my first target in terms of scarce watches instead of the Pepsi.

Additionally I do think this Tudor, as the first of its kind with a GMT, will offer nice appreciation with a reasonable initial purchase price.

oldman2005 · 23 March 2018, 07:41 AM

Rolex Pepsi please. Sorry but Rolex is Rolex.

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer from today’s releases: Rolex SS Pepsi or Tudor Pepsi?
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22 March 2018, 10:06 PM	#32
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,731	Tudor. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

22 March 2018, 10:13 PM	#33
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,707	I think the Tudor GMT is truly awful and cheapens the brand. It looks like a bad fake. Raymond Weil have copied, Tag have copied, and now Tudor have done it. I'm staggered that they've done it. This along with the 1926 have left me deeply unimpressed with them. It's a real shame as I'm a big advocate of Tudor to my friends and a few of them have now bought them as a result of my recommendation. It's an even bigger shame as all the attention should be on the Black Bay 58 which is utterly brilliant! I've always felt the proportions of the Black Bay were slightly out, but the 58 nails it brilliantly, and the colour palette is terrific also. On the one hand, I look at the Pelagos, the Black Bay 58, and the Black Bay Chrono and I want to love Tudor - and comparing the prices to other brands, they are also terrific value for money. But then I look at the 1926, the GMT, and the Ranger, and I am completely turned off the brand. Just my opinions - don't hate me! __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

22 March 2018, 10:58 PM	#40
Ben.McDonald7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Arizona Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 823	Rolex even though I think it should be on an oyster bracelet instead of jubilee as standard. For me the Pepsi combo is Rolex's and others just look like an imatation even if Tudor did a great job with their's. I also don't like the snowflake GMT hand. Sent from my VS996 using Tapatalk __________________ Philippians 3:13-14 Ω Omega Speedmaster Pro Ω Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Good Planet LE Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex Submariner Date 126610LV Rolex Explorer II 16570

22 March 2018, 11:01 PM	#41
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	Just for the name ONLY! Rolex __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

22 March 2018, 09:59 PM	#31
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,881	The Tudor would be perfect for a pan am dial with no other changes at all.

22 March 2018, 10:49 PM	#36
bigfatpauli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 684	I would have preferred the GMT on an Oyster, bit I also don't love the 41mm case and shape of the case on the Tudor so it's close... What I do love is the new 39mm BB - Now THAT is the star of Basel for me.

22 March 2018, 10:52 PM	#37
Easy E 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 4,297	Wow, the Tudor is holding its own here. Its a great looking watch for sure. To hedge my bets, I'm 1st in line for both with my AD :).

22 March 2018, 10:55 PM	#38
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I like the Tudor

22 March 2018, 10:56 PM	#39
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Don’t see the poll on Tapatalk but put me down for this one on the strap. That matte dial and bezel and case dimensions are just so much better, at 1/3 the price. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

22 March 2018, 11:03 PM	#42
matches "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: London Posts: 178	Rolex looks to have taken the lead this morning...

22 March 2018, 11:05 PM	#43
Sade Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Doc Location: Queens Watch: Rolex Turn-O-Graph Posts: 222	I'm picking up the new Tudor Pepsi as it's relationship to Rolex, as well as the Pepsi design at less than half the price is a winner for me. Or else, I may pick back up the Black Bay Heritage Red that can probably be had now at a discount of almost 20%. Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk

23 March 2018, 05:51 AM	#44
Duke84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: T Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 998	Tudor on the brown leather strap.

23 March 2018, 05:53 AM	#45
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,943	I prefer the Rolex, but I'm much more likely to buy the Tudor. They're both great pieces IMO. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

23 March 2018, 05:56 AM	#46
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	They belong together. So both

23 March 2018, 05:56 AM	#47
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Surprised it's that close. I think the Rolex still got the edge with the movement and comfort....Tudor's a bit too thick on paper for my liking (shall see trying it on) and while I've always appreciated the vintage nods....I think it's starting to reach too hard with the GMT hand being a snowflake as well.....

23 March 2018, 05:58 AM	#48
elcompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: DD 118206 Posts: 1,857	In this case, I would take the Tudor GMT as it is MUCH better bang for the buck, proportions look great, no Jubilee (which I think looks odd on a tool watch) and it harkens back to the original style. Further, I would put the Tudor on the brown leather strap once in a while, which I wouldn't do with the Rolex. For a Rolex GMT, I'll stick with my BLNR. __________________ 118206 DD, 116710 BLNR, 116200 TT DJ

23 March 2018, 06:04 AM	#49
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	I like the Tudor but prefer the Rolex

23 March 2018, 06:04 AM	#50
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	I would have liked the Jubilee hidden clasp on the new model; one less thing to scratch.

23 March 2018, 06:12 AM	#51
SilverKast "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Watch: always one more... Posts: 137	I would have been all over the Rolex SS Pepsi if it was on an oyster bracelet with no PCL's. I'm just not a fan of the jubilee at all, even though I can appreciate the engineering I suppose. Love the look of the Tudor, but I think I'll wait a year. Tudor seems to come out with new colors a lot more frequently than Rolex, so maybe next year Tudor will come out with that Coke I was really hoping Rolex would make.

23 March 2018, 06:15 AM	#52
Rlxlvr1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: New York Posts: 73	I think OP means 1960s Rolex gmt or 2018 Rolex gmt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

23 March 2018, 06:36 AM	#54
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	Tudor on leather please

23 March 2018, 06:37 AM	#55
Shaky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,125	If they were presented to me and I was told which one for free then the Rolex for sure. Based on what I have seen (pics) and the pros and cons I have to say the Tudor has it at the moment for me.

23 March 2018, 06:41 AM	#57
jblaze36wv "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 31	I vote Tudor here. The Rolex is beautiful but I travel for leisure and would be more nervous wearing that blingy Rolex. The Tudor is less known, less blingy, less than half the price, 200m WR, and beautiful. As such, Winner to me as I’d be more comfortable wearing it anywhere. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 March 2018, 06:45 AM	#58
Hands90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hoboken Posts: 299	I'm really happy with the whole Tudor Rolex thing. Both having GMT's yet they are so different from one another. I really want a Rolex Pepsi GMT and I've owned a vintage GMT so it's a tough choice. I would be happy with the Tudor. I'll have to see how bad the demand will be.

23 March 2018, 06:47 AM	#59
lucevan le stelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: garden state Posts: 522	Tough without seeing both watches in the flesh, so approaching it from the perspective as if I had to make a deposit to reserve a watch no later than today. As someone whose watches are always modern Rolex, and having first bought a Tudor as a semi-vintage piece, I have to say... Tudor. Why? Its more traditionally Rolex than the Rolex, primarily the bracelet, (yes I know there is a historical basis for the Pepsi). If you are going from the tool watch-pilot approach it is more traditional, less "bling", and reasonably understated. Am I willing to pay more because Rolex decided to re-use the bezel on a SS? Probably not. If I will pay higher retail than a BLNR I would be more inclined to do so for a Hulk and not a Pepsi. And that would probably be my first target in terms of scarce watches instead of the Pepsi. Additionally I do think this Tudor, as the first of its kind with a GMT, will offer nice appreciation with a reasonable initial purchase price.

23 March 2018, 07:41 AM	#60
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Rolex Pepsi please. Sorry but Rolex is Rolex.

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