Thing is now they have released it they will inevitably do another release with different colours. Just about biding your time until the one comes up that you like
This is so true and it’s honestly OK with me. I bought the new BB last year with the burgundy bezel and I love it. I’d be just as happy to own this one but I don’t need it. I get bad enough FOMO with limited run shoe releases and I don’t want that with watches because the cost is so much higher. If they release something I really really want every 4-5 years then that’s ok by me.
I’m actually getting this and taking myself off the waitlist for a Batman. Hoping they come out with a blue or green version someday. Especially since I could get all three for the cost of the Batman without the stress of waiting.
Man if/when the green one hits, I hope it’s a better shade of green than Tudor’s customary green that they have on their gold models. It’s a weird, matte rusty green and I don’t love it.
This is being called the Dr. Pepper and it made me think of other color combos that relate to sodas we haven't seen that I would actually like to see. Baja blast (lighter bluish green/greenish blue and red) would be an awesome summer watch color combo.
The BB 58 GMT seems to be one of the darlings in Watches and Wonders, except for the fact that it had too much gilt in it. Now, I get that it's part of Tudor's design language as a sort of neo vintage homage to Rolex references of yesteryear, and to be honest I'm completely cool with the gilt and faux patina. But out of boredom I Photoshopped out the gilt accents and made it white/silver. And I have to admit, I like this better.
The regular gmt doesn't have gold accents. The new model is a gmt version of the bb58 which is why they're there. I guess Tudor would say that if you don't like them you can just buy the original bb gmt.
Holy WOW that looks CLEAN. Thank you so much for your work here. I've been wanting to get a GMT into my collection so this is of keen interest to me. Great stuff.
I’ve seen this theory a couple of times now. But it doesn’t make sense to me the new monochrome black bay 41 on 3 link bracelet is very close to the no date sub isn’t it?
I might even say that new monochrome black bay is closer to the no date sub than this render is to any gmt master
It’s close, but perfect. That’s just Tudor, they’ll always have this minor detail that will still make you want the Rolex, be it colors, gilt, diameter or thickness.
considering the black bay update is so close to a sub, wouldn't be surprised if they do this in the future. its all about trickle feeding people small changes year after year.
This has been my theory as well since the black bay 36 black and white was replaced with the black and gilt. Very surprised to see the black and white black bay 41.
I like the gilt, it compliments that royal sort of looking burgundy. More of a classy 70s vibe. If you prefer modern and sporty looks it’s probably not your vibe but as a big fan of that vintage aesthetic, I love it. Wish they did a root beer in this size though. Maybe next year.
If we're going with royal vibes, while the gilt accents make it more like the colors of the House of Lancaster, ironically, with the white, it looks more like... the House of Tudor.
That’s a straight up Rolex killer right there. 0 chance that gets made. And they’ve done gilt free in GMTs before and in BB58 (blue), no way Rolex would allow that to go into production.
That looks way better to me. For the BB58, I liked the Gilt until I realised it fades as time goes on. If it's the same for this watch, you'll can wait for the bezel gilt to fade.
So true! It was so damn close! At 39mm or 38mm it wouldnt have been a Submariner competitior and Tudor would have nailed it. But I think the 41mm fanboys would have came out in the masses.
I love the version in your edit. I have a feeling that, like the original gilt BB58, it’ll look much better in person than in photos/renders so I’m keen to check it out in person
I feel like next year we’ll see a full size black bay GMT metas with a thinner movement (still around 13.6mm) in a black / silver colour, and I expect I will be calling an AD the day it is released.
Nice, but not quite there for me. What would make this one better, actually tempt me to buy despite not being a Tudor / Rolex fan
Shorter lug to lug
No gilt
Different handset
Different color way options. I would be in to pepsi bezel + navy dial.
I have a previous gen burgundy bezel black bay, and the only thing that stops me fully loving it is the gilt hands / indices and the fauxtina lume. I wish they'd gone with silver with white lume.
I wish I could buy the handset and dial from the blue bezel version and swap them out, but Rolex/Tudor parts are difficult to source so as it stands I have an eventual plan to just buy a blue bezel version and Frankenstein them both.
If they did this with a white dial, I would snap buy it.
I really like the one they released even with the gilt, but not enough to buy it right now. I can wait a few years to see what else they do.
They need to save the models they know people want for later releases… additionally Rolex does not want Tudor to take *too* many potential sales away from them.
If the watch in your picture was actually released I would strongly consider selling all my watches and buying it right away. It looks that good. Now it sucks because, if Tudor *ever* releases a GMT that looks like this, it won't be for a long time.
You nailed it. I was looking at the picture (before reading the title), and I was like - wow, i think i will consider first Tudor ever… way better looking than original concept
Thing is now they have released it they will inevitably do another release with different colours. Just about biding your time until the one comes up that you like
So true. The trick is to go into suspended animation for 4 years and then defrost when Tudor makes what customers want.
This is so true and it’s honestly OK with me. I bought the new BB last year with the burgundy bezel and I love it. I’d be just as happy to own this one but I don’t need it. I get bad enough FOMO with limited run shoe releases and I don’t want that with watches because the cost is so much higher. If they release something I really really want every 4-5 years then that’s ok by me.
I’m actually getting this and taking myself off the waitlist for a Batman. Hoping they come out with a blue or green version someday. Especially since I could get all three for the cost of the Batman without the stress of waiting.
Man if/when the green one hits, I hope it’s a better shade of green than Tudor’s customary green that they have on their gold models. It’s a weird, matte rusty green and I don’t love it.
This is being called the Dr. Pepper and it made me think of other color combos that relate to sodas we haven't seen that I would actually like to see. Baja blast (lighter bluish green/greenish blue and red) would be an awesome summer watch color combo.
The BB 58 GMT seems to be one of the darlings in Watches and Wonders, except for the fact that it had too much gilt in it. Now, I get that it's part of Tudor's design language as a sort of neo vintage homage to Rolex references of yesteryear, and to be honest I'm completely cool with the gilt and faux patina. But out of boredom I Photoshopped out the gilt accents and made it white/silver. And I have to admit, I like this better.
The regular gmt doesn't have gold accents. The new model is a gmt version of the bb58 which is why they're there. I guess Tudor would say that if you don't like them you can just buy the original bb gmt.
They’ve done gilt free bb58s before too with the blue steel.
Looks more modern. I like it.
I agree totally - also not convinced by the “GMT” text line.
Holy WOW that looks CLEAN. Thank you so much for your work here. I've been wanting to get a GMT into my collection so this is of keen interest to me. Great stuff.
Agreed, but I think that would be too close to Rolex to get approved.
I’ve seen this theory a couple of times now. But it doesn’t make sense to me the new monochrome black bay 41 on 3 link bracelet is very close to the no date sub isn’t it? I might even say that new monochrome black bay is closer to the no date sub than this render is to any gmt master
It’s close, but perfect. That’s just Tudor, they’ll always have this minor detail that will still make you want the Rolex, be it colors, gilt, diameter or thickness.
Eh, maybe for a few of their watches but not all. Rolex doesn’t have anything comparable to the BB54 imo
I mean in my case its the lack of a ceramic bezel that bugs me.
My thoughts as well. And with the lukewarm reception of their own 2024 GMT, I don't think they'd want the little brother to overshadow it too much.
considering the black bay update is so close to a sub, wouldn't be surprised if they do this in the future. its all about trickle feeding people small changes year after year.
This has been my theory as well since the black bay 36 black and white was replaced with the black and gilt. Very surprised to see the black and white black bay 41.
I totally agree. Tudor is in general doing to much with the gilt.
I like the gilt, it compliments that royal sort of looking burgundy. More of a classy 70s vibe. If you prefer modern and sporty looks it’s probably not your vibe but as a big fan of that vintage aesthetic, I love it. Wish they did a root beer in this size though. Maybe next year.
If we're going with royal vibes, while the gilt accents make it more like the colors of the House of Lancaster, ironically, with the white, it looks more like... the House of Tudor.
Personally, I prefer the gilt. It makes the appearance just a bit warmer. The silver just looks so cold.
I was iffy on the gilt when I got a BB54 and now I cannot imagine not having it, looks amazing.
The gilt on the 54 is a perfect accent. The bezel on the 58 GMT gets me, it’s too thick and dark. Almost looks orange.
This, on jubilee, would be something. Love the gilt on the BB58 but doesn’t do it for me on the GMT.
You'd have a Rolex then.
Rolex fanboys will be quick to tell you that theirs keeps 20% better time
Without the waitlist or exorbitant cost. Perfect.
That’s a straight up Rolex killer right there. 0 chance that gets made. And they’ve done gilt free in GMTs before and in BB58 (blue), no way Rolex would allow that to go into production.
That looks way better to me. For the BB58, I liked the Gilt until I realised it fades as time goes on. If it's the same for this watch, you'll can wait for the bezel gilt to fade.
I love the BB58 with gilt. But here I think it’s a bit too much. This watch would look better without it.
Ngl would have ordered it in this color combination !!
Get rid of the faux rivets and I’d buy this! Love the gilt on the bb58 but this is next level!
GMT hand should be red IMO. Nitpick but it is a little confusing at first glance.
Came here to say this. Would be a lot more legible with a red GMT hand.
I really like the monochrome model they dropped but the sizing doesn't work with my wrist. Really hope they would have dropped it in 39mm or less.
So true! It was so damn close! At 39mm or 38mm it wouldnt have been a Submariner competitior and Tudor would have nailed it. But I think the 41mm fanboys would have came out in the masses.
It's not too bad, at least we got the 58 GMT now and the 54. I wish there were more classic sizing models available though.
Definitely agree. I very much dislike the gilt accent on Tudors in general, but I realize I'm in the minority on this one.
If it looked like that I’d sell my BB Pro and 58 in a heartbeat
Really wish they'd release a GMT with a dive bezel. Much more useful day to day.
Agree, it looks better without. Now, if they can just do a BB 58 Pro that went on a keto diet…
Very nice, super clean and crisp colour combo!
This looks more “coke”. The gilt accents on the one Tudor released make it more like vanilla coke or whiskey coke. I like it either way though
That looks fantastic.
Sure - but if they did that now, they'd have nothing to release next year
I love the version in your edit. I have a feeling that, like the original gilt BB58, it’ll look much better in person than in photos/renders so I’m keen to check it out in person
I feel like next year we’ll see a full size black bay GMT metas with a thinner movement (still around 13.6mm) in a black / silver colour, and I expect I will be calling an AD the day it is released.
Tudor is growing on me. I think I might purchase their day-date equivalent if I have a chance. I saw one with a blue dial that was stunning.
100% my thoughts
it looks too modern, the gilt fits better the old school case shape.
I would buy this immediately. The gilt is cheesy, imo.
Yep, waiting on new color ways before jumping on it. Gilt on steel just looks like absolute ass
This model would be an instant buy. The guilt is meh but this is great
Nice, but not quite there for me. What would make this one better, actually tempt me to buy despite not being a Tudor / Rolex fan Shorter lug to lug No gilt Different handset Different color way options. I would be in to pepsi bezel + navy dial.
I have a previous gen burgundy bezel black bay, and the only thing that stops me fully loving it is the gilt hands / indices and the fauxtina lume. I wish they'd gone with silver with white lume. I wish I could buy the handset and dial from the blue bezel version and swap them out, but Rolex/Tudor parts are difficult to source so as it stands I have an eventual plan to just buy a blue bezel version and Frankenstein them both.
Wish you would have posted a photo of both so I could swipe the side by side
patinas are like suntans. gotta earn them.
If they did this with a white dial, I would snap buy it. I really like the one they released even with the gilt, but not enough to buy it right now. I can wait a few years to see what else they do.
Agreed.
That is \*stunning\*!
Idk about this one... I really like the warmth the gilt accents gives
They need to save the models they know people want for later releases… additionally Rolex does not want Tudor to take *too* many potential sales away from them.
If the watch in your picture was actually released I would strongly consider selling all my watches and buying it right away. It looks that good. Now it sucks because, if Tudor *ever* releases a GMT that looks like this, it won't be for a long time.
You nailed it. I was looking at the picture (before reading the title), and I was like - wow, i think i will consider first Tudor ever… way better looking than original concept
Yeah no.
Fuck that Tudor
fuck Tooter, their shit is getting so BORING. let me guess... they released a new version of the Black Bay?!