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I have finally worn mine for 2 weeks now, after getting the bracelet adjusted...
My only concern prior to doing so was the slab case, as the thickness carries through the entire case. I don't mind wrist presence on my 7" wrist, and note that my pelagos lhd is at my upper limit, made much better by the titanium light case.
Both the pelagos lhd and bb gmt measure 14.6mm in thickness, but the pelagos crystal is flush with the case, whereas the gmt crystal is slightly domed, making the gmt slightly less thick in perception, which helps. But again, do to the slab construction, it wears oh so slightly larger than my seamaster 300 master coaxial, which also measures 14.65mm thick by the numbers. But the lug design on the seamaster makes it seem a wee bit smaller.
Nevertheless these observations are ultimately insignificant... After just a few days on my wrist, my sight love based on the initial images from bw2018 with the gmt was validated by and more by having it on my wrist. I love that the indices and hands are not rolex maxi style, and the gmt hand hand is perfectly small stemmed so it does not cause any distraction or confusion with local time telling, but when you want your reference time, it immediately surfaces to level of consciousness.
It quickly has become my favorite sport watch... I highly endorse it. I have considered acquiring a gmt for a while now, but nothing has seemed right. Until this. And my intuition has served me wonderfully. Its design is both modern and a bit vintage, beautifully synchronized to a "T". (Pun intended). Thank you T-udor!
One week with the Tudor Black Bay GMT
The Tudor Black Bay GMT was one of the stars of the latest edition of Baselworld. It was put under the spotlight thanks to its intrinsic qualities and the concomitant presentation of the Rolex GMT-Master II "Pepsi" in steel with Jubilee bracelet, causing ...
Very interesting review dear Forvesta! Agree with your points of view regarding this watch and the two cons you mention.
the heigh of all watches of the Black Bay line is the main con I find in this wonderful family. I bought one of these new gmt but still didn t put it on use! Thank you for this great report! Cheers! Abel
The only possible comparison, and the source of inspiration for this Tudor, is the first Rolex GMT MASTER, the reference 6542, unveiled in 1954. Period.
The only flaw I find is the minute hand, which is too narrow. Of course, I would have preferred one less snowflake hand, too, but it is not a deal breaker. This watch is fantastic, I must say. A new in house movement, a superb allure... 2 mm smaller, and ...
Excellent review and superb pictures of a fine-looking watch.
I bought a Black Bay 58 with the riveted steel bracelet a few months ago and, like you, have found the bracelet to be extremely well made and comfortable. I have been thinking of getting the fabric strap with the stripe down the middle for my Tudor but ha...
I have finally worn mine for 2 weeks now, after getting the bracelet adjusted...
My only concern prior to doing so was the slab case, as the thickness carries through the entire case. I don't mind wrist presence on my 7" wrist, and note that my pelagos lhd is at my upper limit, made much better by the titanium light case. Both the pel...
Nice review, great pictures.
The watch is nice, but a bit too bulky for my taste. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Vte
I agree
Three snowflake hands is way too much and overdone. And yes, it is a thick piece.
Thank you for an outstanding post.
I ordered mine in the end of Baselworld but still waiting. Best, Kari
Great review....
many thanks. Having one, I pretty much agree. I do not mind the third snowflake, i actually prefer the “balance” 3 to 1 than 2 to 2. The case is still a bit thick even with the bracelet but you get used to it. It wears great and I second your observation ...